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 quotes

  • (..) Let me tell you what I believe. Morpheus means more to me than he does to you. I believe if you are serious about saving him, you will need my help. And since I am the ranking officer ... ... if you don't like it, I believe you can go to hell. Because you aren't going anywhere else. Tank ... (..)
    1999 The Matrix