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

While Farage is not so widely admired in the wider population, his ratings among voters in general still compare favourably with those of his rivals.

From BBC

I get ratings every single day, so I was able to watch us win.

From Los Angeles Times

The company’s financial strength has been downgraded by ratings agencies, including S&P Global this month.

From Los Angeles Times

Bed capacity ratings are based on facility design.

From Los Angeles Times

When Fallon’s program aired an episode after “Sunday Night Football” last season, it scored its best ratings of the year.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• appraisal 
• assessment 
• category 
• valuation