Word
rated
Phoneticsrat·ed, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹeɪtɪd/
UK/ɹˈeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01evaluated or ranked
B1 · Intermediate
v. judged or ranked based on quality or value.
v. the past tense or past participle of 'rate', indicating an assessment of quality, value, or status.
“The hotel was rated five stars by almost every guest who stayed there.”
“The critics rated the performance as one of the finest of the decade, noting the lead actor's remarkable emotional range.”
02having a specific rank
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having a particular level or score in a system.
adj. possessing a specific rating or classification within a formal system.
“Only highly rated players are invited to join the national tournament.”
“The bond was downgraded to a lower-rated category following the company's disappointing quarterly financial report.”
Synonyms
03maximum safe limit
C1 · Advanced Science Technical
adj. the highest amount of power or weight a machine can safely use.
adj. denoting the maximum capacity, such as load or voltage, for which a device is designed to operate safely.
“The elevator has a rated capacity of ten people.”
“Operating the motor beyond its rated voltage for extended periods will likely result in permanent hardware failure.”
Usage
Usually placed before the noun it modifies.
04scolded or rebuked
C2 · Proficiency Archaic · Literary
adj. spoken to angrily because you did something wrong.
adj. subjected to a sharp or angry rebuke.
“The servant was harshly rated by his master for the small mistake.”
“In the old novel, the protagonist was soundly rated by the headmaster for his perceived insolence during the assembly.”
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Real-World Examples
“In 2022, 83 percent of Canadians rated the US as reliable.” “When Manchester City paid £12.5m to sign Jeremy Monga from Leicester City last month, they were not alone in wanting one of English football's most highly rated teenagers.” “Of these, 15 were rated F and another six were rated G, including two with the lowest possible EPC score of one point.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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