rating

Definition

  • noun: a measurement of how good, difficult, efficient, etc., something or someone is
  • noun: a classification according to grade
  • synonyms: scolding

Examples

  • “How is the show doing in 'the ratings'?” “It's down in 'the ratings' [=few people are watching it]. I think it'll be canceled.”

  • The President's approval 'rating' is lower than it was a month ago. [=fewer people approve of the President this month]

  • Both movies received G 'ratings'. [=both movies are rated G; both movies are appropriate for people of all ages]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -How can these underlying bonds be... as bad as you say? It wouldn't be legal! Nobody knows what's in them! Nobody knows, what's in the bonds, I've seen some that are percent AAA-rating. That i know, for a fact, are filled with percent sub-prime shit. With Fico's below Get the fuck out of here! (..)
    2015 The Big Short
  • (..) all bundled together suddenly, the yield goes up, but the risk is still small, because.... Well, they're mortgages, and who the hell doesn't pay their mortgage? What exactly is the credit-rating on this bond? This bond gentlemen... Is AAA-Rating! This is exactly what the Michigan State Pension fund (..)
    2015 The Big Short