Amount measured against another Crossword Clue

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Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Amount measured against another" can be answered with the word "RATE". Here's why:

1. The clue starts with the phrase "Amount measured." This indicates that we're looking for a term that quantifies or evaluates something.
2. The next part of the clue is "against another." This implies a comparison between two quantities or entities.
3. Putting the two parts together, we can infer that the answer should be a word that represents the measurement or evaluation of one entity in relation to another.
4. The word "RATE" fits this description perfectly. A rate is a comparison of one quantity to another expressed in terms of a ratio or proportion. It can be used to measure things such as speed, interest, exchange rates, or even customer satisfaction.

Therefore, the answer for today's clue "Amount measured against another" is "RATE".

Definition of "RATE"

a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or measure

Example :

the island has the lowest crime rate in the world

buying up sites at a rate of one a month

the band is shedding vocalists at an alarming rate

 The Crossword clue "Amount measured against another" published 6 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Irish Times Simplex	17 December 2020	RATE