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Definition of ratable

ratable

/ˈreɪtəbəl/
(UK: rateable)
ra · ta · ble
Adverb:ratably
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ratable Lexical Profile

ratable Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Capable of being estimated, appraised, or assigned a value or rank.

Example

"The auditor determined that the company's intangible assets were still ratable under standard accounting rules."

2

Liable or subject to assessment for property taxation or local municipal rates.

Example

"The new commercial development significantly increased the municipality's total ratable property value."

3

Calculated or distributed proportionally; pro rata.

Example

"In the event of liquidation, each unsecured creditor is entitled to a ratable share of the remaining estate."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Spelled 'ratable' primarily in American English and 'rateable' in British English, where it often specifically refers to property subject to local municipal taxation.

• Rhymes for ratable

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Ratable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/ratable
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