ranking

/ˈræŋkɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
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