rating — a classification or ranking of someone or something based on a comparative assessment of their quality, standard, or performance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a classification or ranking of someone or something based on a comparative assessment of their quality, standard, or performance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɪtɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills got a rating of 'call pizza delivery' from my family.
- The hotel has a five-star rating for excellent service.
- His dating profile rating dropped after mentioning his collection of 500 rubber ducks.
rating
NOUN[/ˈreɪtɪŋ/]
a classification or ranking of someone or something based on a comparative assessment of their quality, standard, or performance
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from 14th-century Old French 'rater', meaning 'to assess a rate or proportion'. Originally applied to the classification of ships and taxation assessment, it has evolved to denote the general evaluation and ranking of any subject.
Breakdown
rate (to assess or evaluate) + -ing (gerundial suffix forming a noun indicating the act or process). The base 'rate' itself comes from Old French 'rater', from medieval Latin 'rata' (fixed proportion).
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📝Examples
“My cooking skills got a rating of 'call pizza delivery' from my family.”
“The hotel has a five-star rating for excellent service.”
“His dating profile rating dropped after mentioning his collection of 500 rubber ducks.”
“The company's credit rating affects its ability to borrow money.”
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