noun
Common
ranking
RAN-kihng
Ranking (noun) means a position in a list ordered by quality, success, or some other measure. Example: “Her school's ranking improved after the latest set of exam results.”
noun
1
A position in a list ordered by quality, success, or some other measure.
"Her school's ranking improved after the latest set of exam results."
"The team climbed three places in the world ranking."
"University rankings are published every autumn."
adj
1
Holding a high or senior position; prominent.
"The ranking diplomat spoke first at the opening of the conference."
"The ranking officer took charge of the operation."
"He's the ranking member of the committee."
How to use ranking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA position on an ordered list, or being senior/top in a group.
Common pairings
world ranking
league ranking
ranking officer
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Word forms
- Plural
- rankings
- Comparative
- more ranking
- Superlative
- most ranking
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What does “ranking” mean?
The word “ranking” means a position in a list ordered by quality, success, or some other measure. In plain terms, a position on an ordered list, or being senior/top in a group.
How do you pronounce “ranking”?
“Ranking” is pronounced RAN-kihng (/ˈɹæŋ.kɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ranking” in a sentence?
Here is “ranking” used in a sentence: “The team climbed three places in the world ranking.”
What part of speech is “ranking”?
Depending on how it is used, “ranking” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “ranking” a common word?
“Ranking” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ranking” have?
“Ranking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a position in a list ordered by quality, success, or some other measure.
What is the difference between "ranking" and "rating"?
A ranking is a position in a list ordered by quality or success, showing where something stands relative to others. A rating is a score or grade given to something on its own, so a high rating does not automatically produce a high ranking unless others score lower.
When is "ranking" used as an adjective rather than a noun?
As an adjective, "ranking" means holding a high or senior position, as in "the ranking officer" or "a ranking member of the committee." As a noun it instead names a place in an ordered list, such as "the team climbed the rankings."
What words commonly go with "ranking"?
Common collocations include world ranking, league ranking, credit ranking, and search ranking. As an adjective it pairs with people in authority, as in ranking official, ranking senator, or ranking member.
Example sentences
Real-world examples showing ranking in context, drawn from published sources. Any opinions expressed are those of the original source and do not reflect the views of FreeDict.com.
Ranking first matters less when the answer appears above the results and never needs a click at all.
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