| noun | a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit “they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour” |
| noun | amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis “a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5” |
| noun | the relative speed of progress or change “he lived at a fast pace” |
| noun | a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure “the literacy rate” |
| verb | assign a rank or rating to “how would you rank these students?” |
| verb | be worthy of or have a certain rating “This bond rates highly” |
| verb | estimate the value of “How would you rate his chances to become President?” |
| pace | verb | regulate or set the pace of |
| rank | noun | relative status |
| order | noun | a degree in a continuum of size or quantity |
| ordering | noun | the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement |
| grade | noun | a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) |
| gradation | noun | relative position in a graded series |
| grader | noun | a judge who assigns grades to something |
| grading | noun | the act of arranging in a graduated series |
| place | noun | an item on a list or in a sequence |
| rating | noun | standing or position on a scale |