CEFR B2

death rate

noun

Meaning

The ratio of deaths to the population of a particular area or during a particular period of time, usually calculated as the number of deaths per 1,000 people per year.

Examples

The country's death rate has declined significantly due to advances in healthcare and sanitation.
Public health officials are closely monitoring the death rate in regions affected by the new virus.

Synonyms: mortality rate, fatality rate, death toll

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death rate (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɛθ reɪt/

Also written: deathrate. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

The ratio of deaths to the population of a particular area or during a particular period of time, usually calculated as the number of deaths per 1,000 people per year.

Examples

The country's death rate has declined significantly due to advances in healthcare and sanitation.
Public health officials are closely monitoring the death rate in regions affected by the new virus.
A higher birth rate coupled with a lower death rate often leads to population growth.

How to Use death rate

death rate of (prepositional phrase): The death rate specific to a particular group or area. — "The death rate of the elderly population is naturally higher than that of younger adults."
death rate among (prepositional phrase): The death rate within a specific demographic group. — "Studies show a concerning death rate among individuals with certain chronic conditions."

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