Rating: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when giving a score or level to something, often according to a specific scale or standard.

• The movie received a high rating from critics
• The app has an average rating of 4
• 5 stars

Used when placing items or individuals in a hierarchical order, often based on performance or quality.

• The university has a high ranking in national charts
• The sports team holds the top ranking in their league

Used in contexts where a detailed analysis or judgment is made about the value or performance of something.

• The employee's performance evaluation was conducted last week
• The evaluation of the new policy showed positive results

Commonly used in educational and professional contexts to determine the value, quality, or importance of something.

• The teacher's assessment of the student's project was very thorough
• The company performed an assessment of the risks involved

Used for organizing or categorizing items or people into groups based on shared characteristics.

• The classification of books in the library makes it easy to find what you need
• The scientist worked on the classification of new species

Used to describe a score or evaluation of something, often seen in reviews, surveys, or official measurements.

• The new movie received high ratings from critics.
• Our customer satisfaction rating has improved this year.

Refers specifically to the number of people present at a live event or who are participating in a live broadcast.

• The concert attracted record audience numbers.
• Audience numbers for the live webinar exceeded expectations.

Specifically refers to the number of people watching a television program or streaming video content.

• The show's viewership dropped after the first season.
• The Olympics always attract a huge viewership.

Used when talking about the number of people who regularly listen to a radio program or podcast.

• The radio show's listenership has grown significantly over the past year.
• Advertisers are interested in shows with a large listenership.

Describes how well-liked or widely accepted something is, often used in a general sense.

• The band's popularity continues to rise.
• His popularity among voters has increased before the election.