High-ranking: meaning, definitions and examples

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high-ranking

 

[ ˈhaɪ ˌræŋkɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a job or position of high status or authority

Having a high rank, position, or status in a hierarchy or organization.

Synonyms

chief, principal, senior, top-level

Examples of usage

  • She is a high-ranking executive in the company.
  • The high-ranking officials met to discuss the new policy.

Translations

Translations of the word "high-ranking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 de alto escalão

🇮🇳 उच्च पदस्थ

🇩🇪 hochrangig

🇮🇩 berpangkat tinggi

🇺🇦 високопоставлений

🇵🇱 wysokiej rangi

🇯🇵 高位

🇫🇷 haut placé

🇪🇸 de alto rango

🇹🇷 yüksek rütbeli

🇰🇷 고위

🇸🇦 رفيع المستوى

🇨🇿 vysoký post

🇸🇰 vysoko postavený

🇨🇳 高级

🇸🇮 visok položaj

🇮🇸 háttsettur

🇰🇿 жоғарғы дәрежелі

🇬🇪 მაღალი რანგის

🇦🇿 yüksək rütbəli

🇲🇽 de alto rango

Word origin

The term 'high-ranking' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'high' meaning elevated or important with 'ranking' referring to a position in a hierarchy. It is commonly used in the context of describing individuals or positions with authority or status within an organization or society.