ranking

American  

[rang-king] / ˈræŋ kɪŋ /

adjective

1. senior or superior in rank, position, etc..

   a ranking diplomat.

2. prominent or highly regarded.

   a ranking authority on Soviet affairs.

3. occupying a specific rank, position, etc. (often used in combination).

   a low-ranking executive.

---

noun

1. an act or instance of indicating relative standing.

2. a list showing such standing.

ranking British  

/ ˈræŋkɪŋ /

adjective

1. prominent; high ranking

2. slang  possessed of style; fashionable; exciting

---

noun

1. a position on a scale; rating

   a ranking in a tennis tournament

Etymology

Origin of ranking

First recorded in 1860–65; rank ¹ + -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

But his teams are known for being well-rounded — James Madison averages 37.8 points, ranking No. 10 nationally, while giving up 16 points, also ranking No. 10.

From Los Angeles Times

The three Israeli arms companies in the ranking accounted for more than half of that, as their combined revenues grew by 16 percent to $16.2 billion.

From Barron's

A look at The Times’ top 25 boys’ basketball rankings for the Southland after Week 2.

From Los Angeles Times

But the rankings don’t reflect the caliber of students a college admits, nor graduate outcomes that matter.

From The Wall Street Journal

That win at least kept Wales in the top 12 in the world rankings before the draw for the 2027 World Cup is made next Wednesday.

From BBC

Related Words

• extent
• proportion
• range
• rate
• ratio
• scope
• system