As a noun rates
is .
As an adjective indexes is
.
rates
English
Noun
(head)
(British or Australian ) Taxes, usually on property, levelled by local government.
Derived terms
* ratepayer
Anagrams
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indexes
English
Noun
(head)
Usage notes
* This usage is gaining acceptance in common usage in the U.S., as opposed to the Latin-derived form indices, often used in the UK.
* The Oxford English Dictionary recommends the plural "indexes" for directory listings.
Verb
(head)
(index)
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