rate

verb B2

Meaning

To rate something means to evaluate or assess its quality, value, or performance based on a specific scale or criteria.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "rate" with "rate of," which refers to a measurement of frequency or quantity rather than evaluation.

Example Sentences

The company will rate each employee's performance annually .

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