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Rating

noun

An appraisal of the value of something. Synonyms: evaluation, valuation.

Act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of. Synonym: evaluation.

Standing or position on a scale.

Rank in a military organization. Synonyms: military rank, military rating, paygrade.

Rate

verb

(past & past part. rated; pres. part. rating)

Assign a rank or rating to. Synonyms: grade, order, place, range, rank. "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"

Be worthy of or have a certain rating.

Estimate the value of. Synonym: value. "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"

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— Is Ulster Right? • Anonymous

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— Sonnie-Boy's People • James B. Connolly

... Navy Department, with particular reference to prompt and economical conversion into auxiliary cruisers, of sufficient strength and stability to carry and sustain at least four effective rifled cannon of a calibre of not less than six inches; and to be of the highest rating ...

— Manual of Ship Subsidies • Edwin M. Bacon

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— The Gypsies • Charles G. Leland

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