The number of breaths taken in a specified time (usually a minute)

The number of deaths per given unit of population over a given period of time.

plural of over rate

The average number of children that would be born to a woman over her lifetime if she followed the current average pattern of fertility among a given group of women and survived through her reproductive years; used as an indicator of strength of population growth.

(film) Of a motion picture, having an "R rating" from one more motion picture rating authorities, typically meaning it is suitable only for adults.

(figuratively) The speed at which a resource, especially cash, is consumed.

plural of death rate

plural of fertility rate

(UK, Australia, New Zealand, informal) Discounted prices offered to friends.

(Australia, industrial relations) A mandated minimum rate of pay which is higher than the usual minimum wage, paid to an employee when working on weekends, public holidays, overtime, late night shifts or early morning shifts.