high-ranking

adjective
UK: /ˌhaɪ ˈræŋ.kɪŋ/
US: /ˌhaɪ ˈræŋ.kɪŋ/

  1. Having a high position or rank in an organization or society.

    1. He is a high-ranking officer.
    2. The company has several high-ranking executives involved in the decision-making process.

Synonyms

senior chief top leading important prominent
high-ranking noun

  1. A person who holds a high position or rank.

    1. He became a high-ranking in the army.
    2. Becoming a high-ranking within the company requires years of dedication and proven leadership skills.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "high-ranking" is /ˌhaɪ ˈræŋ.kɪŋ/ in British English and /ˌhaɪ ˈræŋ.kɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "high-ranking": senior, chief, top, leading, important, prominent.

Example usage of "high-ranking": "He is a high-ranking officer.". More examples on the page.