ranking

noun
UK: /ˈræŋkɪŋ/
US: /ˈræŋŋkɪŋ/

  1. A position in a scale of achievement or status.

    1. The team's ranking improved after their win.
    2. The university's ranking in research output continues to climb.

  2. The act of giving something a position on a scale.

    1. The ranking of players is updated every week.
    2. The ranking system ensures fair competition among all participants.

Synonyms

classification rating hierarchy position
ranking verb

  1. To give something a position on a scale of achievement or importance.

    1. They are ranking the students by test scores.
    2. The judges are ranking each contestant based on their performance.

  2. To hold a particular position within a range of achievements.

    1. Our school is ranking highly in the latest survey.
    2. The company is ranking among the top five in the industry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ranking" in English means: A position in a scale of achievement or status., The act of giving something a position on a scale..

The phonetic transcription of "ranking" is /ˈræŋkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈræŋŋkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ranking": classification, rating, hierarchy, position.

Example usage of "ranking": "The team's ranking improved after their win.". More examples on the page.