Ranking: meaning, definitions and examples
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ranking
[ ˈræŋ.kɪŋ ]
sports
The position or status of a person or group in relation to others, based on a ranking system.
Synonyms
grade, placement, position, status
Examples of usage
- He achieved the number one ranking in the world.
- She is currently in the top five rankings for her age group.
- The team's ranking has improved significantly this season.
education
A list of students or schools based on their academic performance or achievements.
Synonyms
classification, hierarchy, list, order
Examples of usage
- The school publishes the academic rankings every semester.
- He was proud to be included in the top ranking students of his class.
business
The relative position or standing of a company or product compared to competitors in the market.
Synonyms
grade, position, standing, status
Examples of usage
- Our company's ranking has been steadily increasing in the industry.
- The product's ranking among similar offerings is a key factor in its success.
Translations
Translations of the word "ranking" in other languages:
🇵🇹 classificação
🇮🇳 श्रेणीकरण
🇩🇪 Rangliste
🇮🇩 peringkat
🇺🇦 рейтинг
🇵🇱 ranking
🇯🇵 ランキング
🇫🇷 classement
🇪🇸 clasificación
🇹🇷 sıralama
🇰🇷 랭킹
🇸🇦 تصنيف
🇨🇿 žebříček
🇸🇰 rebríček
🇨🇳 排名
🇸🇮 razvrstitev
🇮🇸 röðun
🇰🇿 рейтинг
🇬🇪 რეიტინგი
🇦🇿 reyting
🇲🇽 clasificación
Etymology
The word 'ranking' originates from the verb 'to rank', which comes from Middle French 'reng', meaning 'row, line'. The concept of ranking has been prevalent in various aspects of human society for centuries, from military rankings to academic rankings. In modern usage, 'ranking' is commonly associated with sports, education, and business to denote the position or status of individuals or entities in relation to others.
See also: outrank, rank, rankable, ranked, rankings, rankness.