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rating

1
[ rey-ting ]
/ ˈreɪ tɪŋ /
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noun

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Origin of rating

1
First recorded in 1525–35; rate1 + -ing1

Words nearby rating

rathskeller, raticide, ratification, ratify, ratiné, rating, rating badge, Ratingen, rating nut, ratio, ratiocinate

Definition for rating (2 of 2)

rating2
[ rey-ting ]
/ ˈreɪ tɪŋ /

noun

an angry reprimand or rebuke; scolding.

Origin of rating

2
First recorded in 1570–80; rate2 + -ing1
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Words related to rating

appraisal, assessment, category, valuation, class, classification, degree, judgment, standard, tier, level, mark, order, rank, score

Example sentences from the Web for rating

British Dictionary definitions for rating (1 of 2)

rating1
/ (ˈreɪtɪŋ) /

noun

a classification according to order or grade; ranking
(in certain navies) a sailor who holds neither commissioned nor warrant rank; an ordinary seaman
sailing a handicap assigned to a racing boat based on its dimensions, sail area, weight, draught, etc
the estimated financial or credit standing of a business enterprise or individual
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

British Dictionary definitions for rating (2 of 2)

rating2
/ (ˈreɪtɪŋ) /

noun

a sharp scolding or rebuke
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