rating Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun an appraisal of the value of something
   valuation; evaluation.
   
   • he set a high valuation on friendship
2. noun act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
   evaluation.
   
3. noun standing or position on a scale
   
4. noun rank in a military organization
   paygrade; military rank; military rating.
   
5. verb assign a rank or rating to
   grade; range; rank; rate; place; order.
   
   • how would you rank these students?
   • The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
6. verb be worthy of or have a certain rating
   rate.
   
   • This bond rates highly
7. verb estimate the value of
   rate; value.
   
   • How would you rate his chances to become President?
   • Gold was rated highly among the Romans
8. verb desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage
   rat.
   
9. verb employ scabs or strike breakers in
   rat.
   
10. verb take the place of work of someone on strike
    fink; scab; rat; blackleg.
    
11. verb give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat
    rat.
    
12. verb catch rats, especially with dogs
    rat.
    
13. verb give away information about somebody
    shop; give away; denounce; tell on; stag; rat; betray; snitch; grass; shit.
    
    • He told on his classmate who had cheated on the exam

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