Rate

usgb/reɪt/
noun

The speed at which something happens over a specific period of time.

The car was moving at a rate of 60 miles per hour.
Visual representation of "rate" - The speed at which something happens over a specific period of time.

Often appears as...

  • growth rate
  • unemployment rate
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Time Frame

Contextualize the rate with a specific period to clarify speed.

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The construction project progressed at a rate of two floors per month.
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Rate Comparisons

Use rates to compare situations or items to imply faster or slower progress.

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Her typing rate is faster than his, at 90 words per minute.
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Variable Measurements

Rates can apply to various activities and different units of measure.

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They read at a rate of one book per week.
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