"Rateable" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
Assessable by value; capable of being taxed; subject to rating.
A verb that means:<br><br> to increase gradually, usually in a series of steps or turns<br> to become more severe or more violent<br> to turn or move something in a ratcheting motion, often in a series of small steps or turns<br><br>Example sentences:<br><br> The country's economy was ratcheting up its growth rate of 5% per annum.<br> The company's profit margins are ratcheting up, thanks to increased sales and efficiency.<br> The hikers had to ratchet up the saddle to secure the cargo in the truck.
Ratcliffe is a surname of English origin, which means "calf of a rat" or "young rat." It is derived from the Old English words "ratl" meaning four and "clif" meaning cliff, so it could also refer to a hill or a ridge.
A "rathaus" is a German word that refers to the town hall or city hall of a municipality in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland. It serves as the seat of local government and often houses the offices of the mayor, council members, and other local officials. The word "Rathaus" is a combination of the German words "Rat" meaning "council" and "Haus" meaning "house", literally translating to "council house" or "town hall".