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1. pulse
noun. ['ˈpʌls'] the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the arteries with each beat of the heart.
Etymology
- pulse (English)
- pulsus (Latin)
- pellere (Latin)
2. pulse
verb. ['ˈpʌls'] produce or modulate (as electromagnetic waves) in the form of short bursts or pulses or cause an apparatus to produce pulses.
Antonyms
Etymology
- pulse (English)
- pulsus (Latin)
- pellere (Latin)
3. pulse
noun. ['ˈpʌls'] (electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients).
Synonyms
Etymology
- pulse (English)
- pulsus (Latin)
- pellere (Latin)
4. pulse
verb. ['ˈpʌls'] expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically.
Etymology
- pulse (English)
- pulsus (Latin)
- pellere (Latin)
5. rate
noun. ['ˈreɪt'] a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit.
Synonyms
Etymology
- rate (English)
- raten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hrata (Old Norse)
6. rate
noun. ['ˈreɪt'] amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis.
Etymology
- rate (English)
- raten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hrata (Old Norse)
7. rate
verb. ['ˈreɪt'] assign a rank or rating to.
Synonyms
Etymology
- rate (English)
- raten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hrata (Old Norse)
8. rate
verb. ['ˈreɪt'] be worthy of or have a certain rating.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- rate (English)
- raten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hrata (Old Norse)
9. rate
verb. ['ˈreɪt'] estimate the value of.
Etymology
- rate (English)
- raten (Middle English (1100-1500))
- hrata (Old Norse)