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1. inflation_rate
noun. the rate of change of prices (as indicated by a price index) calculated on a monthly or annual basis.
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2. first-rate
3. inflation
noun. ['ˌɪnˈfleɪʃən'] a general and progressive increase in prices.
4. inflation
noun. ['ˌɪnˈfleɪʃən'] (cosmology) a brief exponential expansion of the universe (faster than the speed of light) postulated to have occurred shortly after the big bang.
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5. rate
noun. ['ˈreɪt'] a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit.
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- rate (English)
- raten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hrata (Old Norse)
6. rate
noun. ['ˈreɪt'] amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis.
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- rate (English)
- raten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hrata (Old Norse)
7. rate
verb. ['ˈreɪt'] assign a rank or rating to.
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- rate (English)
- raten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hrata (Old Norse)
8. rate
verb. ['ˈreɪt'] be worthy of or have a certain rating.
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- rate (English)
- raten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hrata (Old Norse)
9. rate
verb. ['ˈreɪt'] estimate the value of.
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- rate (English)
- raten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hrata (Old Norse)