rating

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noun

rat·​ing ˈrā-tiŋ How to pronounce rating (audio)
Synonyms of ratingnext
1
: a classification according to grade
specifically : a military or naval specialist classification
2
chiefly British : an enlisted sailor
3
a
: relative estimate or evaluation : standing
the school has a good academic rating
b
: an estimate of an individual's or business's credit and responsibility
c
: an estimate of the percentage of the public listening to or viewing a particular radio or television program
4
: a stated operating limit of a machine expressible in power units (such as kilowatts of a direct-current generator) or in characteristics (such as voltage)

rating

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present participle of rate entry 2, rate entry 3

Examples of rating in a Sentence

Noun The school has an above-average academic rating. The article compares the fuel-economy ratings of various cars.
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Developed at the University of Sharjah’s Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering (RISE), this HyperFuel series could slash carbon footprints while pumping octane ratings up to 102. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Of the 28 analysts covering Dell Technologies, 20 have a buy or strong buy rating on the stock, LSEG data shows. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026 Fitzwilliams said public opinion remains a challenge for the Sussexes, pointing to YouGov popularity ratings. — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 The device also carries an IP68 water-resistance rating and offers up to 135 hours of standby time. — Jon Stojan, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rating

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1702, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of rating was in 1702

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rating

noun
rat·​ing
ˈrāt-iŋ
: a position within a grading system
credit rating

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