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English - Bulgarian

Rate

reɪt
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

Ставка, Оценка, Норма, Процент, Такса

Rate meanings in Bulgarian

Ставка

Example:
The interest rate has increased.
Лихвената ставка се е увеличила.
The exchange rate is favorable today.
Курсът на валутата е благоприятен днес.
Usage: FormalContext: Finance, economics
Note: This meaning is commonly used in discussions about finance, banking, and economics.

Оценка

Example:
I would rate this movie a 9 out of 10.
Бих оценил този филм с 9 от 10.
Teachers rate students' performance regularly.
Учителите оценяват представянето на учениците редовно.
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Reviews, assessments
Note: This meaning is often used in contexts involving ratings, reviews, and evaluations.

Норма

Example:
The company has a rate of production that exceeds expectations.
Компанията има норма на производство, която надвишава очакванията.
We need to maintain a high rate of quality control.
Трябва да поддържаме висока норма на контрол на качеството.
Usage: FormalContext: Business, production
Note: This meaning refers to a standard or norm that is expected or set in a business or production context.

Процент

Example:
The rate of unemployment has dropped this year.
Процентът на безработица е намалял тази година.
The rate of return on investment is very high.
Процентът на възвръщаемост на инвестицията е много висок.
Usage: FormalContext: Statistics, economic indicators
Note: This meaning is often used when discussing statistics and economic indicators.

Такса

Example:
There is a late fee rate for overdue accounts.
Има такса за закъснели сметки.
What is the rate for using the gym?
Каква е таксата за ползване на фитнеса?
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Services, fees
Note: This meaning is used when discussing fees or charges for services.

Rate's synonyms

Evaluate

To assess or judge the value, quality, importance, or extent of something.
Example: She asked me to evaluate the new project proposal.
Note: Evaluate often implies a more detailed analysis or assessment compared to rate.

Assess

To evaluate or estimate the nature, ability, or quality of something.
Example: The teacher needs to assess the students' understanding of the topic.
Note: Assess is similar to evaluate but may focus more on determining the nature or ability of something rather than assigning a value.

Rank

To assign a position in a hierarchy based on a particular criterion.
Example: The team was ranked first in the competition.
Note: Rank implies a specific order or position in relation to others, whereas rate may focus on assigning a value or level.

Grade

To assign a score or rank based on a set of criteria.
Example: The teacher will grade the students' essays based on content and structure.
Note: Grade is commonly used in educational contexts to assign a score to students' work, while rate has a broader application.

Rate expressions, common phrases

At a rate of

This phrase indicates the speed or frequency at which something is happening.
Example: The company is growing at a rate of 10% per year.
Note: This phrase emphasizes the consistent pace or frequency of an action or process.

Rate of return

Refers to the gain or loss on an investment over a specified period, typically expressed as a percentage.
Example: Investors expect a high rate of return on their investments.
Note: This phrase specifically relates to the financial gain or loss from an investment.

Rate something/someone highly

To have a high opinion or evaluation of something or someone.
Example: She rates his cooking skills highly.
Note: This phrase indicates giving a positive assessment or evaluation to someone or something.

Below the rate

Indicates that something is lower in quality or standard than what is expected.
Example: The quality of service was below the expected rate.
Note: This phrase suggests falling short of a particular standard or level.

Rate of exchange

Refers to the value of one currency in terms of another, used in foreign exchange markets.
Example: The rate of exchange between the two currencies is favorable for travelers.
Note: This phrase is specifically used in the context of currency conversion and foreign exchange markets.

At any rate

Used to indicate that the following statement is true or relevant in any case.
Example: I'm not sure if he will come to the party, but at any rate, we should be prepared.
Note: This phrase is used to introduce a statement that is relevant or true regardless of other circumstances.

Rate of inflation

Refers to the percentage increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy.
Example: The rate of inflation has been increasing steadily over the past few months.
Note: This phrase specifically denotes the change in price levels within an economy over a period of time.

Rate everyday (slang) expressions

Rate

In informal spoken language, 'rate' can be used as a slang term meaning to evaluate, judge, or give an opinion about something.
Example: I rate this movie 5 stars out of 10.
Note: The slang usage of 'rate' often refers to personal opinions or evaluations, whereas the original word typically refers to a measure or comparison of something.

Top rate

'Top rate' is a slang term used to describe something or someone excellent, of the highest quality or standard.
Example: She's a top-rate singer, everyone loves her performances.
Note: While 'rate' itself refers to a numerical value or comparison, 'top rate' emphasizes the exceptional quality or performance of something.

Under the radar

The phrase 'under the radar' is used to describe something that goes unnoticed or remains hidden from public attention.
Example: His talent went under the radar until he released his latest album.
Note: This slang term uses 'radar' metaphorically to imply avoiding detection or escaping notice, unlike the literal sense of 'rate' as a comparison or assessment.

Rate card

A 'rate card' is a document or list detailing the prices or charges for services or products offered by a company.
Example: Check out the rate card for our new advertising campaign.
Note: While 'rate' typically refers to a measure or comparison, 'rate card' specifically pertains to a schedule of prices or rates for services, diverging from the general meaning of 'rate'.

Off the charts

When something is 'off the charts', it means it is exceptionally high, extreme, or exceeding normal levels.
Example: The excitement for the concert was off the charts.
Note: 'Off the charts' uses 'charts' as a figurative representation of measurement or comparison, unlike the more straightforward meaning of 'rate' as assigning a value or position on a scale.

Rate out of 10

In colloquial language, describing something with a 'rate out of 10' implies assigning a score based on a scale of 1 to 10.
Example: She rated his cooking skills 9 out of 10.
Note: While 'rate' is typically a verb indicating evaluation or comparison, 'rate out of 10' specifically refers to a numerical assessment on a scale, diverting from the general sense of 'rate'.

Rate card rate

This term refers to the specific rate or price listed on a rate card for a particular service or product.
Example: The new rate card rate for our services is quite competitive.
Note: 'Rate card rate' combines the concepts of rates and rate cards, emphasizing the predetermined charges or fees set by a business rather than a general evaluation or judgment.

Rate - Examples

The hotel guests can rate their experience on the website.
Гостите на хотела могат да оценят своя опит на уебсайта.
The exchange rate of the euro to the dollar is favorable.
Обменният курс на еврото спрямо долара е благоприятен.
The tax rate in this country is very high.
Данъчната ставка в тази страна е много висока.

Rate grammar

Rate - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: rate
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): rates
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): rate
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): rated
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): rating
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): rates
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): rate
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): rate
Syllables, Separation and Stress
Rate Contains 1 syllables: rate
Phonetic transcription: ˈrāt
rate , ˈrāt (The red syllable is stressed)

Rate - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
Rate: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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