Rating
Pronunciation
- UK IPA: /ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/
- US IPA: /ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/, ˈɹeɪɾɪŋ
- Rhymes: -eɪtɪŋ
Verb
rating- Present participle of rate
Full definition of rating
Noun
rating
(plural ratings)- A position on a scale
- An evaluation of status, especially of financial statusThey have a poor credit rating.
- A number, letter, or other mark that refers to the ability of something.He has a high chess rating.
- (nautical) A seaman in a warship
- (nautical) The status of a seaman, corresponding to rank in officers.
- In the Royal Navy the ratings, in order, are:- ordinary seaman, able seaman, leading seaman, petty officer and chief petty officer