rating

noun

rat·​ing ˈrā-tiŋ 

1

: a classification according to grade

specifically : a military or naval specialist classification

2

chiefly British : a naval enlisted man

3

a

: relative estimate or evaluation : standing

the school has a good academic rating

b

: an estimate of an individual's or business's credit and responsibility

c

: an estimate of the percentage of the public listening to or viewing a particular radio or television program

4

: a stated operating limit of a machine expressible in power units (such as kilowatts of a direct-current generator) or in characteristics (such as voltage)

Examples of rating in a Sentence

The school has an above-average academic rating.

The article compares the fuel-economy ratings of various cars.

Recent Examples on the Web

Water Resistance Ingress Protection (IP) ratings dictate the dust and water resistance of a product. —Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024

Because of its class-leading functionality, polish, and usability, Photoshop earns a rare five-star rating and our Editors' Choice award. —PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024

Skyward Specialty's financial strength rating was upgraded to A (Excellent) by A.M. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024

These businesses consistently report stronger team collaboration, notably higher customer service ratings, and significantly smoother adoption of new technologies. —Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1702, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing rating

• approval rating
• credit rating
• Q rating
• self-rating

Kids Definition

rating

noun

rat·​ing

ˈrāt-iŋ

: a position within a grading system

credit rating