Rank: meaning, definitions and examples

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rank

 

[ ræŋk ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

position

A position in a hierarchy or scale of importance.

Synonyms

grade, level, position

Examples of usage

  • She quickly rose through the ranks to become a manager.
  • He holds the rank of captain in the army.
Context #2 | Noun

status

A person's official standing or position in a group or organization.

Synonyms

grade, standing, status

Examples of usage

  • She achieved the rank of professor at a young age.
  • His rank in the company allows him certain privileges.
Context #3 | Verb

assign position

To assign a particular position or status to someone or something.

Synonyms

categorize, classify, grade

Examples of usage

  • The general decided to rank him as a lieutenant.
  • The website ranks among the top 10 in the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "rank" in other languages:

🇵🇹 classificação

🇮🇳 रैंक

🇩🇪 Rang

🇮🇩 peringkat

🇺🇦 ранг

🇵🇱 ranga

🇯🇵 ランク

🇫🇷 rang

🇪🇸 rango

🇹🇷 rütbe

🇰🇷 등급

🇸🇦 مرتبة

🇨🇿 hodnost

🇸🇰 hodnosť

🇨🇳 等级

🇸🇮 rang

🇮🇸 stig

🇰🇿 дәрежесі

🇬🇪 რანგი

🇦🇿 rütbə

🇲🇽 rango

Etymology

The word 'rank' originated from the Old French word 'rank' meaning 'line, row, series'. It entered Middle English in the late 14th century with the meaning 'row of soldiers'. Over time, it evolved to also signify 'position in a hierarchy' and 'status'. The verb form of 'rank' appeared in the 16th century, indicating the action of assigning a position. Today, 'rank' is commonly used in various contexts to describe positions, statuses, and classifications.

See also: outrank, rankable, ranked, ranking, rankings, rankness.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,388, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.