As nouns the difference between rates and rater
is that rates is while rater is one who provides a rating or assessment.
rates
English
Noun
(head)
(British or Australian ) Taxes, usually on property, levelled by local government.
Derived terms
* ratepayer
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rater
English
Noun
(
en noun)
One who provides a rating or assessment.
- The three raters agreed on the score.
One who rates or scolds.
Derived terms
* interrater
Anagrams
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