rating

[ rey-ting ]

/ ˈreɪ tɪŋ /

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noun

classification according to grade or rank.

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

the credit standing of a person or firm.

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

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

an amount fixed as a rate.

British. apportioning of a tax.

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

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Origin of rating

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

First recorded in 1570–80; rate² + -ing¹

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Example sentences from the Web for rating

Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring and Suburban Hospital in Bethesda also did not return the survey questionnaire and were not given a rating score.
HRC examines hospital policies, impact of COVID on LGBTQ people|Lou Chibbaro Jr.|September 16, 2020|Washington Blade
Apple says the reason it wants to have individual game listings is so it can review them for meeting its content guidelines and terms, and for rating purposes.
Apple revises App Store rules to permit game streaming apps, clarify in-app purchases and more|Sarah Perez|September 11, 2020|TechCrunch
Again, Google does not use these raters directly in search and these rating to not directly influence the search rankings of individual queries or sites.
Google now uses BERT to match stories with fact checks|Barry Schwartz|September 10, 2020|Search Engine Land
Polls with higher pollster ratings that are closer to the election are weighted more heavily.
The Forecast: The Methodology Behind Our 2020 Election Model|Daniel Malloy|September 10, 2020|Ozy

Their full-strength roster rating was third-best among teams invited to Orlando, and their playoff roster rating was fifth.
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However, first time Star Wars director J.J. Abrams has never made a film with any other rating.
Juiciest ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Rumors (and Some Debunked Ones)|Rich Goldstein|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Sweden explores new frontiers in our misguided, foolish, pointless obsession with rating and censoring entertainment.
The Insane Swedish Plan to Rate Games for Sexism|Nick Gillespie|November 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Critics swooned, with the Los Angeles Daily News giving it an “A” rating.
‘The Prince of Chocolate City’: When Gil Scott-Heron Became A Music Icon|Marcus Baram|November 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Generally, the better the rating, the lower the borrowing cost for the issuer.
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We need leaders at every level — state, local and federal — to understand the lives of women matter more than their NRA rating.
Use Your Vote to Take Stand Against Domestic Violence|Shannon Watts|October 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mr. Chorlton deals clearly and concisely with the whole subject of rating and land values.
The Great Civil War in Lancashire (1642-1651)|Ernest Broxap
A great deal is due to you, I know; but I can't pay a jot of it while you go on rating my father like a madman.'
The Adventures of Harry Richmond, Complete|George Meredith
We all have a rating here, and we could not get here without it.
Jane Allen: Center|Edith Bancroft
For a Master Pilot of the World does not get his rating on vain boasts.
Astounding Stories, August, 1931|Various
The rating she has just given me for my speech of last night!
Lady Rose's Daughter|Mrs. Humphry Ward

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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