rating
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rating/ˈreɪtɪŋ/
▶noun
- 1 a classification or ranking based on quality, standard, or performance.
■ the value of a property or condition which is claimed to be standard, optimal, or limiting for a material, device, etc.: a low octane rating.
■ any of the classes into which racing yachts are assigned according to dimensions.
- 2 (ratings) the estimated audience size of a television or radio programme.
- 3 Brit. a non-commissioned sailor in the navy. [from the position or rating held by a sailor, recorded on a ship's books.]
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