unemployment rate

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Noun unemployment rate has 1 sense

unemployment rate - the percentage of the work force that is unemployed at any given date
--₁ is a kind of percentage, percent, per centum, pct

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Unemployment Rate

Definition: The unemployment rate refers to the percentage of the labor force that is currently unemployed and actively seeking employment.

Usage:

The unemployment rate in the country has risen to 7%.
According to recent reports, the unemployment rate has been steadily decreasing.
High unemployment rates can negatively impact the economy.

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