rating
|rat-ing|
/ˈreɪtɪŋ/
(rate)
classification or ranking
Etymology
'rating' originates from the verb 'rate', which comes from the Old French word 'rater', meaning 'to estimate' or 'to value'.
'rate' evolved from the Old French 'rater' and became the modern English word 'rate', from which 'rating' is derived.
Initially, it meant 'to estimate or value', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'classification or ranking'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a classification or ranking of someone or something based on a comparative assessment of their quality, standard, or performance.
The movie received a high rating from critics.
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Noun 2
a measure of the audience size for a particular television or radio program.
The show's ratings have increased significantly this season.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39