rating
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1 a score or grade (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea score or position on a scale that shows how good or bad something is.
a classification or ranking of someone or something based on a comparative assessment of quality or performance.
ExampleThe hotel has a five-star rating because of its excellent service.
ExampleThe credit agency lowered the country's sovereign rating, citing concerns over rising debt and slow economic growth.
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2 audience size (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea measurement of how many people watch a specific TV show or listen to a radio programme.
a quantitative measure of the audience size for a broadcast, typically used to determine advertising rates.
ExampleThe show's ratings dropped after the main actor left the series.
ExampleNetwork executives were thrilled when the season finale achieved record-breaking ratings across all major demographics.
- viewership
- audience share
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3 technical capacity (n.) C1 Advanced Technical Sciencea number that shows the maximum power or speed a machine can safely handle.
a specified limit of the operating capacity of a piece of equipment, such as power, voltage, or load.
ExampleCheck the power rating on the back of the microwave before plugging it in.
ExampleThe engineer warned that exceeding the engine's maximum thermal rating would lead to catastrophic structural failure.
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4 naval rank (n.) C2 Proficiency British English Formala sailor in the navy who is not an officer.
a non-commissioned member of a navy; an enlisted person as opposed to an officer.
ExampleThe captain addressed the ratings on the deck before the ship left the port.
ExampleThe historical novel provides a vivid account of the daily hardships faced by ordinary naval ratings during the Napoleonic Wars.
UsageUsually refers to the rank or the person holding it in a military context.