rating

noun
UK: /ˈreɪtɪŋ/
US: /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

  1. A measurement of how good or popular something is.

    1. The movie got a good rating from critics, so we decided to watch it.
    2. The hotel's high rating on travel websites influenced our decision to book it for our vacation.

  2. A classification or ranking based on quality or performance.

    1. The company's credit rating was lowered due to its financial difficulties.
    2. The energy efficiency rating of the appliance helped us choose a more sustainable model.

  3. The number of people watching or listening to a particular television or radio program.

    1. The show's ratings have been declining, so they might cancel it soon.
    2. Despite critical acclaim, the series struggled to achieve high ratings throughout its run.

Synonyms

assessment grade evaluation ranking score
rating transitive-verb

  1. To give something a score or grade to show its quality.

    1. Please rate your experience on a scale of 1 to 5 after your visit.
    2. Customers are asked to rate the products they purchase to help other buyers.

  2. To estimate the value or worth of something.

    1. Experts rate this stock as a promising investment for long-term growth.
    2. The insurance company will rate the risk associated with insuring the property.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rating" in English means: A measurement of how good or popular something is., A classification or ranking based on quality or performance., The number of people watching or listening to a particular television or radio program..

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

Synonyms for "rating": assessment, grade, evaluation, ranking, score.

Example usage of "rating": "The movie got a good rating from critics, so we decided to watch it.". More examples on the page.