CEFR B2

mortality rate

noun phrase

Meaning

The number of deaths in a given population or due to a specific cause over a particular period, usually expressed per 1,000 or 100,000 people.

Examples

The infant mortality rate has significantly decreased in developed countries over the last century.
Scientists are studying the mortality rate of certain bird species affected by climate change.

Synonyms: death rate, fatality rate, lethality rate

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mortality rate (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /mɔːrˈtæləti reɪt/

Definition

The number of deaths in a given population or due to a specific cause over a particular period, usually expressed per 1,000 or 100,000 people.

Examples

The infant mortality rate has significantly decreased in developed countries over the last century.
Scientists are studying the mortality rate of certain bird species affected by climate change.
The hospital reported a lower mortality rate for patients who received early intervention.

Synonyms of mortality rate

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Antonyms of mortality rate

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