Ratable

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪtəbəl/

Definitions of ratable

adjective able to be rated or assessed; capable of being evaluated or compared

Example Sentences

A1 This restaurant has a ratable menu.

A2 The hotel's services are ratable based on customer reviews.

B1 The quality of the products is ratable on a scale of 1 to 10.

B2 The performance of the employees is ratable through regular evaluations.

C1 The effectiveness of the new marketing strategy is ratable by analyzing sales data.

C2 The company's overall performance is ratable by comparing financial reports over the years.

Examples of ratable in a Sentence

formal The property tax is calculated based on the ratable value of the house.

informal The insurance premium is determined by the ratable factors of the car.

slang I heard that the rent is pretty high in that area because it's ratable.

figurative Her performance at work is definitely ratable, she always gives her best effort.

Grammatical Forms of ratable

• past tense: rated
• plural: ratables
• comparative: more ratable
• superlative: most ratable
• present tense: rate
• future tense: will rate
• perfect tense: have rated
• continuous tense: is rating
• singular: ratable
• positive degree: ratable
• infinitive: to rate
• gerund: rating
• participle: rated

Origin and Evolution of ratable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'ratable' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'ratable' meaning 'liable to be rated or taxed'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ratable' has retained its original meaning of being subject to taxation or evaluation, but has also expanded to refer to things that can be rated or assessed in various ways beyond just financial terms.