ranking

Definition

  • noun: a list of people or things that are ordered according to their quality, ability, size, etc.
  • adjective: having a high position or the highest position in a group or organization
  • adjective: having a high position
  • synonyms: senior

Examples

  • She is currently fifth in the world gymnastics 'rankings'. [=she is ranked as the fifth best gymnast in the world]

  • It's one of the 'top-ranking' schools in the country.

  • The new coach led the team to a No. 1 'ranking'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Robert Baratheon in battle. Not even Rhaegar Targaryen could do that. It's a long ride back to the Reach, Ser Jaime. How may I serve? I want you to be my ranking general in the wars to come. I want you to swear allegiance to Cersei and I want you to help me destroy her enemies. (..)
    2017 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Stormborn Season: 7 Episode 2