Word
ranked
US/ˈɹæŋkt/
UK/ɹˈæŋkt/
Definitions
01to hold a position
B1 · Intermediate
v. to have a specific place in a list of people or things based on how good or important they are.
v. to occupy a particular position in a hierarchy or scale of value.
“The university is ranked as one of the best in the country for science.”
“The city consistently ranked among the top ten most liveable urban centres due to its extensive public transport and green spaces.”
Synonyms
02arranged in order
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. organized into a list or group based on a certain order.
adj. arranged or organized in ranks or by a specific hierarchical order.
“The players were placed in a ranked list based on their scores from last year.”
“The researcher presented a ranked set of priorities, ensuring the most critical safety concerns were addressed before the secondary aesthetic improvements.”
Antonyms
Etymology
From rank + -ed.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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