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Definition of rater in English: raternoun ˈreɪtə 1A person who, or a thing which, rates something; (in early use especially) a person who fixes the rate for a tax, wage, etc. 2Nautical. A racing yacht with a rating (frequently specified by preceding numeral) which determines whether it is subject to a handicap when racing other yachts.
Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From rate + -er. Definition of rater in US English: raternounˈreɪtə 1A person who, or a thing which, rates something; (in early use especially) a person who fixes the rate for a tax, wage, etc. 2Nautical. A racing yacht with a rating (frequently specified by preceding numeral) which determines whether it is subject to a handicap when racing other yachts.
Origin Early 17th century; earliest use found in Randle Cotgrave (fl. 1587–?1630), lexicographer. From rate + -er. |