heart rate

American  

[hahrt reyt] / ˈhɑrt ˌreɪt /

noun

1. the number of heartbeats per minute.

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heart rate Scientific  

1. The number of heartbeats per unit of time, usually expressed as beats per minute.

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Etymology

Origin of heart rate

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

There is still a hierarchy, with higher intensity activity, that raises the heart rate, still offering the biggest fitness and health gains, followed by moderate activity such as walking, says Blodgett.

From BBC

At 18:00 GMT, her observations and Sonny's heart rate were recorded as normal.

From BBC

The trackers can help monitor physical exertion, stress levels and heart rate.

From Barron's

He closed his eyes and tried to focus on his heart rate, taking slow, shallower breaths.

From Literature

Not only do we tend to mirror each other’s movements, postures, facial expressions and gestures; we also uncannily sync up our heart rates, blood pressure, pupil dilation and hormonal activity.

From The Wall Street Journal