Perhaps a performer rates it differently (7)

I believe the answer is:

artiste

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'perhaps a performer' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this definition defines the answer.

'rates it differently' is the wordplay.
'differently' indicates anagramming the letters.
'rates'+'it'='ratesit'
'ratesit' anagrammed gives 'ARTISTE'.

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(Other definitions for artiste that I've seen before include "Attires like entertainer" , "nightclub entertainer?" , "Tears it (anag.)" , "A sitter for a performer" , "Professional performer" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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