rating

¹

[rey-ting]

noun

1. classification according to grade or rank.

2. assigned position in a particular class or grade, or relative standing, as of a ship or a member of the armed forces.

3. the credit standing of a person or firm.

4. Radio, Television.,  a percentage indicating the number of listeners to or viewers of a specific program.

5. a designated operating limit for a machine, apparatus, etc., as of voltage, load, or frequency, based on specified conditions.

6. an amount fixed as a rate.

7. British.,  apportioning of a tax.

8. Chiefly British.,  one of the enlisted personnel in the British navy.

rating

²

[rey-ting]

noun

1. an angry reprimand or rebuke; scolding.

rating

¹

/ ˈreɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. a classification according to order or grade; ranking

2. (in certain navies) a sailor who holds neither commissioned nor warrant rank; an ordinary seaman

3. sailing a handicap assigned to a racing boat based on its dimensions, sail area, weight, draught, etc

4. the estimated financial or credit standing of a business enterprise or individual

5. radio television a figure based on statistical sampling indicating what proportion of the total listening and viewing audience tune in to a specific programme or network

rating

²

/ ˈreɪtɪŋ /

noun

1. a sharp scolding or rebuke

Word History and Origins

Origin of rating¹

First recorded in 1525–35; rat(e) ¹ + -ing ¹

Origin of rating²

First recorded in 1570–80; rat(e) ² + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Greene said the approval rating for Republicans in Congress was “low enough” and that the shutdown would continue to “drive” down those ratings.

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Morgan Stanley reiterated an Overweight rating and a $625 price target for Microsoft stock, which is the firm’s “top pick” in large-cap software.

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The firm has reiterated a Buy rating and $230 price target with about a month to go before the Chinese conglomerate’s next earnings report.

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While many websites help consumers find the cheapest insurance quote and a limited number of insurer ratings, including those done by J.D.

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The controversy — and CBS’ upcoming cancellation of Colbert — has focused new attention on the cultural clout of late night hosts, despite the industry’s falling ratings.

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Related Words

• appraisal 
• assessment 
• category 
• valuation