ranking
/ˈræŋkɪŋ/
noun
- A position in a list that shows how good someone or something is compared to others.
- We checked the ranking of the best restaurants in the city.
- The university's ranking dropped after budget cuts.
- She earned the top ranking in the national math competition.
- The act of placing people or things in order of importance or quality.
- Ranking the movies from best to worst took all evening.
- The committee is responsible for the ranking of candidates.
- The ranking of applicants is based on test scores and interviews.
adjective
- Having a high position or status, especially in a group or organization.
- Only ranking officials were allowed into the meeting.
- She is the ranking member of the committee.
- The ranking officer gave the orders to the troops.