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RANKING

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does ranking mean? 

RANKING (noun)
  The noun RANKING has 1 sense:

1. position on a scale in relation to others in a sport

  Familiarity information: RANKING used as a noun is very rare.


RANKING (adjective)
  The adjective RANKING has 1 sense:

1. having a higher rank

  Familiarity information: RANKING used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RANKING (noun)


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Meaning:

Position on a scale in relation to others in a sport

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Hypernyms ("ranking" is a kind of...):

standing (social or financial or professional status or reputation)


RANKING (adjective)


Sense 1ranking [BACK TO TOP]

Meaning:

Having a higher rank

Synonyms:

higher-ranking; ranking; superior

Context example:

superior officer

Similar:

senior (older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service)


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