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rater

noun rat·er \ˈrā-tər\

Definition of RATER

1
:  one that rates; specifically :  a person who estimates or determines a rating
2
:  one having a specified rating or class —usually used in combination <first-rater>
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First Known Use of RATER

1611

Rhymes with RATER

baiter, cater, crater, dater, faitour, gaiter, gator, grater, hater, krater, later, mater, plaiter, plater, prater, satyr, skater, slater, stater, stator, tater, traitor, waiter

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6 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. rater
  2. half-rater
  3. first-rate
  4. fourth-rate
  5. second-rate
  6. third-rate
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