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

  • (..) Isn't that right, Colonel? Objection. Your Honor, it's obvious that Lieutenant Kaffee's intention... is the smear a high-ranking Marine officer... in the hope that the mere appearance of impropriety will win him points. It's my recommendation, sir, that Lieutenant Kaffee be reprimanded... (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men
  • (..) but on this most recent report of June he received a rating of below average. - I'd like to discuss this last report. - That would be fine. Lance Corporal Dawson's ranking after the school of infantry was perfect. Over half that class has since been promoted to full corporal... a lance corporal. (..)
    1992 A Few Good Men