taux — meaning in English

English meaning

• rate noun A measure of how fast something happens, or how one quantity compares to another.
• tighten verb To make something tighter, firmer, or more secure.

Senses

taux is used for these senses in English:

• rate The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another. [from 15th c.]
• tighten (economics) To raise short-term interest rates.

rate — full definition

1. noun A measure of how fast something happens, or how one quantity compares to another.
2. noun A fixed price charged for something.
3. verb To give something a score or ranking based on quality.

tighten — full definition

1. verb To make something tighter, firmer, or more secure.
2. verb To make rules, controls, or financial conditions stricter or more restrictive.

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