Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A scolding.
- noun A fixing of rates; proportionate distribution as to charge or compensation; determination of relative values or rights.
- noun Classification according to grade or rank; determination of relative standing; hence, rank or grade.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb Present participle of
rate . - noun A
position on ascale - noun An
evaluation ofstatus , especially of financial status - noun A number, letter, or other mark that refers to the ability of something.
- noun nautical A
seaman in awarship - noun nautical The status of a seaman,
corresponding torank inofficers .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of
- noun standing or position on a scale
- noun rank in a military organization
- noun an appraisal of the value of something
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Examples
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And an improved credit rating is shorthand for a government budget that's under control and doesn't require tax increases and/or rising interest rates that damp economic growth.
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Find the number of amps and multiply it by the number of volts on the label rating tag.
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I wonder if the rating is affected by the rating of every individual episode.
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Favorable Internal-Liquidity Policy and Cushion: The 'F1+' short term rating reflects the district's overall credit strength and solid financial cushion.
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-Affirms 'F1+ short term rating on $9.6 million outstanding GO bonds, series 2010B tax-exempt bonds.
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-Affirms 'F1+ short term rating on $9.6 million outstanding GO bonds, series 2010B tax-exempt bonds.
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Myth Level: (I still can't figure out what this stupid "rating" is supposed to be)
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Myth Level: (I still can't figure out what this stupid "rating" is supposed to be)
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Obama's overall approval rating is 55%, with 41% disapproval.
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Her approval rating is o the chart and I hope Obama enjoys his TV celebrity role because he's in it for only 4 years.
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