ranking (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈræŋkɪŋ/
Definition
A system or method of arranging people or things in a series of levels or positions according to their status, ability, or quality.
Examples
The company's ranking among its competitors has improved significantly.
He achieved a high ranking in the national chess tournament.
We need to establish a clear ranking for these tasks based on urgency.
How to Use ranking
- ranking of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what is being ranked or the basis of the ranking. — "The ranking of universities is based on research output."
- ranking system (collocation)
- A structured method used for assigning ranks or positions. — "They implemented a new ranking system for employee performance."
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