rating

noun

rat·​ing ˈrā-tiŋ How to pronounce rating (audio)
1
: a classification according to grade
specifically : a military or naval specialist classification
2
chiefly British : a naval enlisted man
3
a
: relative estimate or evaluation : standing
the school has a good academic rating
b
: an estimate of an individual's or business's credit and responsibility
c
: an estimate of the percentage of the public listening to or viewing a particular radio or television program
4
: a stated operating limit of a machine expressible in power units (such as kilowatts of a direct-current generator) or in characteristics (such as voltage)

Examples of rating in a Sentence

The school has an above-average academic rating. The article compares the fuel-economy ratings of various cars.
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These leggings have even earned an impressive 4.3-star rating on the site. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2024 With double gaskets and a robust construction, the watch offers water resistance rating of 100 meters. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Only two hospitals in Arkansas hold a five-star rating, the site confirms. Doug Thompson, arkansasonline.com, 23 Oct. 2024 Wall Street is also a fan of Energy Transfer, with 94% of the analysts covering the stock rating it a buy or strong buy, per LSEG. Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rating 

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of rating was in 1702

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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rating. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

rating

noun
rat·​ing
ˈrāt-iŋ
: a position within a grading system
credit rating
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