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RAY-tihd
Rated (adj) means Assigned an official classification or score, such as an age suitability rating or a technical performance limit. Example: “Only adults should watch the programme because it is rated 18.”
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Assigned an official classification or score, such as an age suitability rating or a technical performance limit.
"Only adults should watch the programme because it is rated 18."
"The film is rated PG-13."
"The cable is rated for 20 amps."
How to use rated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishGiven an official rating, grade, or safe-operating limit.
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rated for
highly rated
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- Comparative
- more rated
- Superlative
- most rated
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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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