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as in qualities
degree of excellence
not being of the first rate, these apples are usually sold as food for livestock
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as in ratios
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the exchange rate was 10 pesos to the dollar when we visited Mexico
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as in estimates
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
nowadays most motorists would probably rate their cell phone as an "essential" piece of electronic equipment
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as in ranks
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
a restaurant that consistently rates high in all the standard categories
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as in regards
to think of in a particular way
I would rate her my best friend; after all, she's always been there when I needed her
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as in lectures
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
a tyrannical father who usually spent most of dinnertime rating his children on their alleged multitude of failings
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Recent Examples of rates
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This may mean a potential 2025 industry thaw after two years of frozen growth rates.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
However, home ownership rates for single women are on the rise, currently standing at 19%, compared to just 10% for single men according to The National Association of Realtors.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This has implications for companies calculating their effective tax rates under the GLOBE rules, so a pretty important topic for taxpayers.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Mortgage interest rates may decline Fluctuating mortgage interest rates have added uncertainty to the housing market, but experts predict stabilization or slight declines in 2025.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Conclusion While the Fed’s efforts to tame runaway inflation rates has helped market sentiments in the past, its recent hawkish outlook for 2025 is now worrying investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
With interest rates moving a bit downwards the benefit of the extra cash should diminish.
—Chuck Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Housing prices will stay high too, as mortgage rates stay elevated compared to 2021 levels.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, affecting the stability of the cryptocurrency market could be macroeconomic elements including inflation rates, devaluation of currencies, or market collapse.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This may mean a potential 2025 industry thaw after two years of frozen growth rates.
—Andrew Deangelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
However, home ownership rates for single women are on the rise, currently standing at 19%, compared to just 10% for single men according to The National Association of Realtors.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This has implications for companies calculating their effective tax rates under the GLOBE rules, so a pretty important topic for taxpayers.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Mortgage interest rates may decline Fluctuating mortgage interest rates have added uncertainty to the housing market, but experts predict stabilization or slight declines in 2025.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
Conclusion While the Fed’s efforts to tame runaway inflation rates has helped market sentiments in the past, its recent hawkish outlook for 2025 is now worrying investors.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
With interest rates moving a bit downwards the benefit of the extra cash should diminish.
—Chuck Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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