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rating

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɹeɪtɪŋ// UK //ɹˈeɪtɪŋ// rat·ing General-service

n. a score or grade that shows how good or popular something is. You see this when you look at reviews for movies, hotels, or apps.

n. a classification or ranking of someone or something based on a comparative assessment of quality, performance, or popularity.


SIMPLE

The hotel has a five-star rating on the travel website.

CONTEXTUAL

The television show was cancelled after its audience rating dropped significantly during the second season.

COMPLEX

Credit agencies lowered the country's sovereign debt rating, citing concerns over long-term fiscal stability and the slow pace of structural economic reforms.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used with 'high' or 'low' to describe the quality of the assessment.

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