rating
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
a 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.
Simple“The hotel has a five-star rating because of its excellent service.”
In context“The credit agency lowered the country's sovereign rating, citing concerns over rising debt and slow economic growth.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
a 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.
Simple“The show's ratings dropped after the main actor left the series.”
In context“Network executives were thrilled when the season finale achieved record-breaking ratings across all major demographics.”
Synonymsviewershipaudience share - 03 C1 Advanced
a 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.
Simple“Check the power rating on the back of the microwave before plugging it in.”
In context“The engineer warned that exceeding the engine's maximum thermal rating would lead to catastrophic structural failure.”
- 04 C2 Proficiency
a sailor in the navy who is not an officer.
a non-commissioned member of a navy; an enlisted person as opposed to an officer.
Simple“The captain addressed the ratings on the deck before the ship left the port.”
In context“The 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.
Usage mean rating
“The most energy-efficient properties are awarded an A rating, and the worst are given a G rating.”