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rating 1 of 3

noun

Definition of ratingnext
as in level

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rating

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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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3
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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4
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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rating

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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
Google and Motorola match the rating, but Samsung's have a less-protection IP48 rating. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026 The expedition truck's max weight drops to 15,500 kg (34,170 lb) from this change, down from the 22,000-kg (48,500-lb) gross vehicle weight rating on the standard eActros 600. — New Atlas, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
Truist Securities initiated research coverage on the education services provider in a June 9 note to clients, rating it a buy with a $200 price target — implying 46% upside from Wednesday's close. — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 23 July 2026 Reviewers have tested them out while climbing, running, and camping in 95-degree weather, rating them five stars for all the above. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
  1. level
  2. deserving
  3. estimating
  4. ranking
  5. considering
  6. scolding
  7. status
  8. earning
Noun
  • One place where the one-hander is persisting is at the recreational level, where players search for consistency and where elite levels of power and precision are secondary to fun, comfort and longevity.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The shape of a Project Runway episode was discernible here — conversations with the designers about their inspirations, an in-depth look at their design process, backstage time at the runway shows — but the execution was Temu level.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of level
Verb
  • Holloway is well-deserving of wearing one for the first time.
    — Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Tong’s office correctly notes that protecting children, preventing youth access, addressing synthetic cannabinoids, and ensuring product safety are legitimate public policy objectives deserving serious attention.
    — John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of deserving
Verb
  • The shrinkage could be even more than his team is estimating based on measurements from NASA's Messenger spacecraft in the 2010s.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The shrinkage could be even more than his team is estimating based on measurements from NASA’s Messenger spacecraft in the 2010s.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of estimating
Verb
  • The Pentagon subjected high-ranking members to polygraph tests as part of an investigation into the source of leaks to journalists about how the war in Iran has created a shortage of sophisticated munitions, according to multiple media reports.
    — Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Her clever approach looks at a large number of middle schools in Norway, ranking their divergent smartphone policies across a range from strictness to leniency.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of ranking
Verb
  • For many people considering self-insurance, homeowners coverage is still a good use of funds when compared with your net worth, Connor said.
    — Liz Knueven, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The White House is considering whether to host a meeting with AI executives on the sidelines of its summit with Xi next week, but the Chinese would not be invited, an official said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • Historically, the United States has sent mixed messages to Europeans, encouraging them to step up but then scolding them for seeking autonomy.
    — JENNIFER KAVANAGH, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than scolding parents about screens, society could do more to support families in ways that obviate the need for screen time.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of scolding
Noun
  • Underwood, then a true freshman, struggled in that meeting, and his inconsistent play against Western Michigan (12-of-22 passing) has led to questions about his job status.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Firefighters in South Fulton battled a large fire at a warehouse complex near Union City, with a blaze that reached two-alarm status Sunday but was contained within a few hours.
    — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of status
Verb
  • Kuminga ultimately opted to ink a two-year deal (also with a player option in Year 2) in Minnesota, where he’s expected to start while earning just over $6 million annually.
    — Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Plans call for the complex ultimately to have 225 apartments in five buildings, including 15 designated as affordable for residents earning 60% to 80% of the area median income.
    — Phillip Sitter, Des Moines Register, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of earning

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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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