rating (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈreɪtɪŋ/
Definition
An evaluation or assessment of someone or something based on a particular standard or comparison.
Examples
The hotel's rating dropped after the renovation.
She gave the book a five-star rating.
His performance received a low rating from the judges.
How to Use rating
- give a rating (collocation)
- To assign a score or evaluation to something. — "I'll give this restaurant a good rating."
- receive a rating (collocation)
- To be given a score or evaluation. — "The new product received an excellent rating."
- credit rating (collocation)
- An assessment of a borrower's ability to repay debt. — "Her credit rating is very good."
- star rating (collocation)
- A rating system using stars, typically from one to five. — "The hotel has a four-star rating."
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