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the ratings

plural noun

Definition of the ratings

: numbers that show how many people watch or listen to a particular television or radio program
  • a show that's down in the ratings.

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rating play ratings

  1. : a classification according to grade

  2. : a naval enlisted man

  3. : relative estimate or evaluation : standing

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