Word
Definitions
01position on a list
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. your position on a list that compares you to others based on quality or success.
n. the relative position of an individual or entity within a hierarchical system, typically determined by performance or status.
日本語:ランキング※
“After winning the tournament, her world ranking rose to number five.”
“The university's global ranking improved significantly following the publication of several high-impact research papers by its faculty.”
02the act of ordering
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Formal
n. the act of putting things in order from best to worst.
n. the process of assigning a position to items in a list for comparison.
日本語:格付け※
“The ranking of the best films of the year is always controversial.”
“The committee's ranking of the candidates was based on a rigorous set of objective criteria designed to eliminate personal bias.”
Usage
Often used with 'of' to describe the items being ordered.
Synonyms
03senior or superior
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. having a high or senior position in an organisation.
adj. holding a superior or senior position within a hierarchy; often used in military or political contexts.
日本語:上位※
Español:superior
“The ranking officer on the ship gave the order to change course.”
“As the ranking member of the committee, she was responsible for overseeing the legislative agenda during the chairperson's absence.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
Antonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “ranking” in context.
Verb
01. climb the rankings
“The young tennis player has managed to climb the rankings significantly this season.”
verb + noun
02. drop in the rankings
“The country dropped in the rankings of the world's most competitive economies.”
verb + prep + noun
03. improve your ranking
“The university is investing in research to improve its ranking in the global league tables.”
verb + possessive + noun
Adjective
04. overall ranking
“Despite winning the final race, his overall ranking remained unchanged.”
adj + noun
05. prestigious ranking
“Securing a spot in this prestigious ranking can attract thousands of new investors.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. position in the ranking
“Her position in the ranking ensures she will be seeded for the upcoming tournament.”
noun + prep + noun
07. ranking system
“The current ranking system has been criticized for being overly complex and biased.”
noun + noun
Preposition
08. in the rankings
“The city has consistently featured high in the rankings for quality of life.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“It was just a pure lack of concentration.”
With the Canadian title, world number eight Swiatek will return to the top five in the rankings.” “It is the first time Incheon has topped the international passenger rankings since opening in 2001.” Word family
NOUN
- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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