rat·a·ble

[rey-tuh-buhl]
adjective
1.
capable of being rated or appraised.
2.
proportional: ratable distribution of wealth.
Also, rateable.


Origin:
1495–1505; rate1 + -able

rat·a·bil·i·ty, rat·a·ble·ness, noun
rat·a·bly, adverb
non·rat·a·bil·i·ty, noun
non·rat·a·ble, adjective
non·rat·a·ble·ness, noun
non·rat·a·b·ly, adverb
un·rat·a·ble, adjective
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ratable or rateable (ˈreɪtəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  able to be rated or evaluated
2.  (Brit) (of property) liable to payment of rates
 
rateable or rateable
 
adj
 
rata'bility or rateable
 
n
 
ratea'bility or rateable
 
n
 
'ratableness or rateable
 
n
 
'rateableness or rateable
 
n
 
'ratably or rateable
 
adv
 
'rateably or rateable
 
adv

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ratable or rateable (ˈreɪtəbəl) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  able to be rated or evaluated
2.  (Brit) (of property) liable to payment of rates
 
rateable or rateable
 
adj
 
rata'bility or rateable
 
n
 
ratea'bility or rateable
 
n
 
'ratableness or rateable
 
n
 
'rateableness or rateable
 
n
 
'ratably or rateable
 
adv
 
'rateably or rateable
 
adv

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Example sentences
For students enrolled less-than-full-time, the increase is ratably reduced according to enrollment status.
Principal and interest is paid ratably through payroll deductions.
For students enrolled less-than-full-time, the increase is ratably reduced according to the student's enrollment status.
All taxpayers, cash and accrual alike, must report the taxable distribution ratably over four years.
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