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ranked

 

[ ræŋkt ]

Context #1

in sports

Having a specified position in a league table.

Synonyms

graded, placed, positioned

Examples of usage

  • The team is currently ranked first in the league.
  • She is ranked third in the world in tennis.
Context #2

general

Give (a player or team) a place in a list of the best players or teams in a particular sport.

Synonyms

assess, evaluate, rate

Examples of usage

  • The committee ranked him as the best player in the tournament.
  • The magazine ranked the top universities in the country.

Word origin

The word 'ranked' originated from the Middle French word 'ranc', meaning a row or line. It was first used in the context of military ranks to denote the order of authority. Over time, the term expanded to include the concept of position or status in various fields, such as sports and academics.

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