A-rated

American

[ay-rayt-id] / ˈeɪˌreɪt ɪd /

adjective

having received a rating of A, usually indicating a high rank or the highest rank in terms of quality or skill, energy efficiency, profitability, creditworthiness, or some other desirable characteristic.

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A-rated

Bare at least wanted to know if the company was based in the U.S., or an A-rated stock.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

That’s why vehicle tires are temperature-rated for performance, with A-rated tires meeting the highest heat thresholds.

From Scientific American ● Aug. 18, 2023

A-rated extinguishers are best for wood, paper, and textiles.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 21, 2022

Windows for a semi-detached house that are A-rated, taking in as much heat as they let out, would cost about £4,250, with energy bill savings of about £75 per year.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2021

The model offers A-rated capacity which most carriers in the Gulf lack, said chief executive Richard Bishop.

From Reuters ● Nov. 12, 2013

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