Definition

A person or thing that assigns a score or value to something based on a set of criteria.

Example

The rater evaluated the performance of the students during the exam.

Conversation

Did you see the new movie ratings?

Yeah, I noticed that the top critic is a well-known rater.

It's interesting how much influence a good rater can have on people's choices.

Absolutely! It can really change how we view a film.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rater → It is formed from "rate" (from Old French *rate*, meaning to estimate or assess) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A rater is a person who assesses or evaluates something.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'assesses' ('rate') something — the '-er' just means a person. A rater is someone who evaluates.

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