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rater

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈɹeɪtə(ɹ)/
  • Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -eɪtə(ɹ)
  • CMU ARPABET: R EY1 T ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

noun

Meaning 1

One who provides a rating or assessment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The three raters agreed on the score.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

One who rates or scolds.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From rate (“to appraise”) + -er.

From rate (“to scold; berate”) + -er.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: arvioija — one who rates or assesses
  • Finnish: arviomies — one who rates or assesses