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rater

[ rey-ter ]

noun

  1. a person who makes rates rate or ratings.
  2. a person or thing that is of a specific rating rate rating (usually used in combination):

    The show's star is a first-rater.

  3. Slang. any of various small, popular yachts belonging to standard classes.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of rater1

First recorded in 1605–15; rate 1 + -er 1
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Example Sentences

The 1975 winner of both the Pulitzer and Francis Parkman prizes is a book-club Goliath and a Room Rater fixture; proof, on Zoom and otherwise, of deep thinking about urban history.

From Slate

The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle.

From BBC

The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle.

From BBC

He added: "Tyre particles are thought to be among the greatest sources of microplastic pollution worldwide. This finding suggests that existing features of the road network can halt their flow into rivers and seas. But the number of these features is small compared to the total road network and our earlier work has shown substantial quantities of tyre wear particles are dispersed by wind rater then water. Ultimately, we need to seek more systemic solutions perhaps via improved vehicle tyre design."

The rater will close 30 minutes after the final whistle.

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