rateable

CEFRB2

/ˈreɪtˈeɪbəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Able to be judged, measured, or taxed.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    A property whose value is assessed by an authority to determine the payment of rates.

Examples

  • Rateable taxes help to fund the services of the local council.

  • The local council assessed the rateable value of the property.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Able to be evaluated with a rating.

  2. Liable to incur the payment of rates.

More examples

In context

  • The property has a high rateable value due to its location.

  • […] proportion of all taxes paid by commercial and industrial rateables (not per household) […]

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Origin

adjective

From rate + -able.