ranking

[rang-king]

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

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ranking¹

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

Example Sentences

Players can skip mandatory events if they injured or have personal reasons, but they will receive no rankings points or prize money if they do not play.

From BBC

And, despite coming unstuck against Noskova, the world number 81 says she can continue to climb the rankings.

From BBC

But while head coach Ben Sawyer acknowledges Australia, India, and England - the three sides ahead of them in the ICC rankings - are deservedly favourites, he isn't concerned by New Zealand's form or comparative inconsistency.

From BBC

Texas follows California in the ranking of states with the highest number of program enrollees, according to USCIS.

From Los Angeles Times

West Indies, who are sixth in the T20 rankings, never got going in the chase, with only three batters reaching double figures.

From BBC

Related Words

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