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rated

RAY-tihd

Rated (adj) means assigned an official classification or score, such as an age suitability rating or a technical performance limit. Example: “The film is rated PG-13.”

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Assigned an official classification or score, such as an age suitability rating or a technical performance limit.
"The film is rated PG-13."
"The cable is rated for 20 amps."

How to Use Rated

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In plain EnglishGiven an official rating, grade, or safe-operating limit.

Common pairings
rated for highly rated

Word Forms

more rated comparative, most rated superlative

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “rated” mean?

The word “rated” means assigned an official classification or score, such as an age suitability rating or a technical performance limit. In plain terms, given an official rating, grade, or safe-operating limit.

How do you pronounce “rated”?

“Rated” is pronounced RAY-tihd (/ˈɹeɪtɪd/ in IPA).

How do you use “rated” in a sentence?

Here is “rated” used in a sentence: “The film is rated PG-13.”

What part of speech is “rated”?

“Rated” is an adjective.

Is “rated” a common word?

“Rated” is a fairly common word in modern English.

What is the difference between 'rated' and 'ranked'?

'Rated' means given a score, grade, or classification against a standard, such as a film 'rated PG' or a cable 'rated for 20 amps.' 'Ranked' means placed in order relative to others, as in 'ranked third,' so rating measures a level while ranking sets a position.

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