rates

/ reɪts /

plural noun

1. (in some countries) a tax levied on property by a local authority

Example Sentences

“That would mean higher interest rates and lower stock prices.”

From Los Angeles Times

The  Home Office and police do not publish statistics on general arrest rates by religious communities.

From BBC

The vacancy rate is among the lowest in the country, while rental rates are among the highest nationwide.

From Los Angeles Times

The author contends that the emphasis on cruelty is counterproductive, noting that immigration enforcement didn’t face the same public opposition during previous administrations, including under Barack Obama despite high deportation rates.

From Los Angeles Times

Obesity rates have risen sharply over recent decades, with more than a quarter of adults and a fifth of children at the end of primary school classed as obese.

From BBC