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ratemaking
[ reyt-mey-king ]
/ ˈreɪtˌmeɪ kɪŋ /
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noun
the process or practice of establishing rates of payment, especially for public transportation or utilities.
adjective
of or relating to ratemaking.
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Words nearby ratemaking
rate-cap, rate card, rated load, rateen, ratel, ratemaking, rate-of-climb indicator, rate of exchange, rate of return, ratepayer, rater
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How to use ratemaking in a sentence
That almost-impossible-to-follow ratemaking process occurs in Sacramento at the California Public Utilities Commission without much city oversight at the moment.
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