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noun

Definition of ratingnext
as in level

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verb (1)

present participle of rate
1
as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment) how does a summer intern rate a new computer when I've been told to make do with this clunker?

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2
as in estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding nowadays most motorists would probably rate their cell phone as an "essential" piece of electronic equipment

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as in ranking
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes a restaurant that consistently rates high in all the standard categories

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as in considering
to think of in a particular way I would rate her my best friend; after all, she's always been there when I needed her

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verb (2)

present participle of rate
as in scolding
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings a tyrannical father who usually spent most of dinnertime rating his children on their alleged multitude of failings

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Recent Examples of rating
Noun
The games were played early in the morning in the U.S., which obviously factored into the lower ratings. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025 Brands are able to immediately mitigate their risk of sourcing from ancient and endangered forests by sourcing from viscose producers that attain green shirt status in Canopy’s Hot Button Report— an annual rating of global viscose producers. — Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 21 Mar. 2025 The audience rating was only 20% and Rotten Tomatoes didn’t list it in their Top 100 Netflix shows to watch in March 2025. — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025 Their net rating is negative with Haliburton on the bench, and since his mid-December surge, Indiana’s net rating swing with Haliburton on vs off the court is about 8.3 points per 100 trips down the floor. — Tony East, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
  1. level
  2. ranking
  3. status
  4. rank
  5. degree
  6. position
  7. situation
Noun
  • The research findings from this study highlight the incredible growth in the podcast industry and the strong engagement levels among podcast listeners.
    — William Earl, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Jackson County Legislator Manny Abarca has promised to pursue a similar measure at the county level.
    — Jonathan Shorman and, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of level
Noun
  • The annual rankings were based primarily on survey responses from more than 217,000 employees working at companies within the U.S. that employ more than 1,000 people.
    — Rachel Rabkin Peachman, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Less than one percentage point separated TV from streaming (43.5%), which grabbed its biggest slice of the pie since the ratings service first began issuing its Gauge rankings in 2021.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of ranking
Noun
  • But eight weeks in, the mass deportation effort has rapidly expanded to include immigrants whose application for legal status in the country is under review.
    — Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
  • While the governing body announced the creation of 30 player development centres for the future, Forest Ladies’ application to keep their centre of excellence status was rejected.
    — Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of status
Noun
  • At least eight Democrats will need to join with Republicans, who hold a 53-47 majority but have some dissent in their ranks, to move the funding package forward.
    — Kevin Freking, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The idea that the most dangerous threats aren't always foreign enemies but those operating within one's own ranks mirrors real-world concerns about internal security breaches and shifting allegiances.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of rank
Noun
  • While the company is being described as a 360 degree media play, releasing movies theatrically is a key component of Horror Section’s strategy.
    — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The high Sunday is expected to hover around 57 degrees for a sunny and clear day.
    — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of degree
Noun
  • Market downturns, interest rate fluctuations, and economic recessions can impact investment returns, potentially weakening an insurer’s financial position.
    — True Tamplin, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The first step in a RIF is identifying positions and areas that may be affected, which OPM in this case says should have been done by Thursday.
    — Stephen Fowler, NPR, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of position
Noun
  • The Horned Frogs had an injury situation from hell during 2023-24 but figured to be on the upswing with a now-veteran roster.
    — Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The feeling of being a victim, unable to change our own situation, let alone that of others, further reinforces our propensity to adopt a bystander stance, focusing on our own needs while ignoring the rest.
    — Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of situation

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