Definition of Ranking
Ranking
rank·ing
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the position occupied by a person/thing in relation to a set/group, usually measured or based on a scale of status or achievement;
e.g. Soldiers with a higher ranking have more privileges than those ranked below them.
(noun)
the action or process of assigning something/someone a position or status (rank) within a graded system;
e.g. The ranking of the athletes is done based on the amount of time they took to finish the race.
(adjective)
having a high status or position (rank) in some graded system;
e.g. The ranking officials of the company make all of the major decisions.
(verb)
assigning someone/something a position or status (rank) within a graded system;
e.g. They were ranking the project submissions on the basis of effectiveness and creativity.
(verb)
having a particular position or status (rank) in a graded system;
e.g. She has dreams of ranking first in country in her sport and then going on to compete in the Olympics.
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