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rat·ing (rāt′iŋ)

noun

    1. a rank, class, or grade; specif., a classification of military or naval personnel according to specialized skills and training Quartermaster is a Navy rating
    2. Brit. an enlisted man in the Navy
  2. a placement in a certain rank or class
  3. an expression in horsepower, British thermal units, etc. of the effectiveness or operational limit of an engine, furnace, etc.
  4. an evaluation of the credit or financial standing of a businessman, firm, etc.
  5. an amount determined as a rate
  6. Film a classification, based on content, restricting the age of those who may attend
  7. ☆ Radio, TV a figure, measured by statistical sampling, reflecting the relative size of an audience for a program, time period, etc.

Etymology: see rate

rating2 definition

rat·ing (rāt′iŋ)

noun

a scolding; sharp reprimand

Etymology: see rate

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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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rating Synonyms

rating

n.

grade, relative standing, evaluation, number; see class 1, degree 2, rank 2.


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rating Usage Examples

Possessives

  • 'excellent: It may also be of interest to note that the Faculty received an 'Excellent ' rating in the Higher Education Funding Council subject reviews.

Converse of object

  • read: Read More Rating: - Who said evil was bad?

Adjective modifier

  • Official: Official Rating: 3 or 4 star ( not yet officially rated ).

Modifies a noun

  • scale: Pain was measured using a visual analog rating scale during assessment visits.

Noun used with modifier

  • customer: Customer Rating: Review Summary: treasure island Review: Treasure Island is a good book.
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