rating

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun

n. a measurement of how many people watch a specific TV show or listen to a radio programme.

n. a quantitative measure of the audience size for a broadcast, typically used to determine advertising rates.

“The show's ratings dropped after the main actor left the series.”

“Network executives were thrilled when the season finale achieved record-breaking ratings across all major demographics.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a number that shows the maximum power or speed a machine can safely handle.

n. a specified limit of the operating capacity of a piece of equipment, such as power, voltage, or load.

“Check the power rating on the back of the microwave before plugging it in.”

“The engineer warned that exceeding the engine's maximum thermal rating would lead to catastrophic structural failure.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun British English · Formal

n. a sailor in the navy who is not an officer.

n. a non-commissioned member of a navy; an enlisted person as opposed to an officer.

“The captain addressed the ratings on the deck before the ship left the port.”

“The historical novel provides a vivid account of the daily hardships faced by ordinary naval ratings during the Napoleonic Wars.”