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noun

Definition of ratingnext
as in level

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rating

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verb (1)

present participle of rate
1
as in deserving
to be or make worthy of (as a reward or punishment) how does a summer intern rate a new computer when I've been told to make do with this clunker?

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2
as in estimating
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding nowadays most motorists would probably rate their cell phone as an "essential" piece of electronic equipment

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3
as in ranking
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes a restaurant that consistently rates high in all the standard categories

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as in considering
to think of in a particular way I would rate her my best friend; after all, she's always been there when I needed her

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rating

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verb (2)

present participle of rate
as in scolding
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings a tyrannical father who usually spent most of dinnertime rating his children on their alleged multitude of failings

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Recent Examples of rating
Noun
Accredited Debt Relief also has an A+ BBB rating and a strong customer review score. — Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 The title has a 96% Fresh rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, representing the highest score of Guadagnino’s career across 11 feature film releases. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Verb
People tended to prefer softer bird sounds with a narrower frequency range, while also rating more complex vocalizations as more pleasant, according to researchers at the University of Tübingen in Germany. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026 Moreover, certified testing by the Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR) verified the materials won’t degrade, rating them for over 10 years of continuous use. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rating
  1. level
  2. deserving
  3. estimating
  4. ranking
  5. considering
  6. scolding
  7. status
  8. earning
Noun
  • At the end of September, leaders of several of the biggest AI companies went to the White House and signed an accord committing to internal risk controls, independent audits and board-level oversight of safety.
    — Giorgos Tsetis, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • But the posting of the media list signaled, at least on an organizational level, the trip was going ahead.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of level
Verb
  • But the game management staff, certain depth chart placements and how the roster fails to reach its potential are deserving of an extensive evaluation.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Millions of dollars in royalties that Smith diverted from real, deserving artists and rights holders.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of deserving
Verb
  • The fallout from the most recent big bubbles offers no clear framework for estimating the immediate economic losses of such a crash.
    — RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
  • There is also a continuing housing shortage, with some estimating up to four million new homes are still needed to meet current demand.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of estimating
Verb
  • Piper Sandler's survey offered signs that Vans may finally be stabilizing — ranking as the seventh-most-popular footwear brand among male teens after years of sinking in the rankings and climbing to ninth among upper-income male teens.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • What’s Trending in the NFL, ranking the most controversial coaching decisions from the past week.
    — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ranking
Verb
  • However, experts cautioned against considering ammonia a globally sustainable maritime fuel because its global fuel network is not yet fully developed.
    — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Patients considering care abroad should also research the clinic, the practitioner's training and experience, the products being used, emergency procedures and what follow-up care would be available if complications develop after returning home.
    — Kristine Lazar, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of considering
Verb
  • By the time his daughter shows up, flanked by her mom and upright dentist stepdad, Lee’s moved on from scolding the room to thanking his mother for believing him.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Others criticized Anderson for seemingly scolding fans and trying to tell them where to sit.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of scolding
Noun
  • Also exposed was information about student disabilities and student eligibility status for federal programs, such as those available to help students from low-income families.
    — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Her status as a special envoy expired last month without renewal, and she has now been moved to another role.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of status
Verb
  • Thursday’s result, a 6-4 Brewers victory in Game 4, ended the Dodgers’ hopes of earning dynasty status.
    — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Michael Flynn was 28 and working towards earning his PHD in theoretical physics when the 30-foot-long dead tree limb fell over 27 feet onto him, fracturing his skull and changing his life forever.
    — Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of earning

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“Rating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rating. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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