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ranking |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rank \Rank\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ranked}; p. pr & vb n. {Ranking},] 1. To place abreast, or in a line 2. To range in a particular class, order or division; to class; also to dispose methodically; to place in suitable classes or order to classify. Ranking all things under general and special heads. --I. Watts. Poets were ranked in the class of philosophers. --Broome. Heresy is ranked with idolatry and witchcraft. --Dr. H. More 3. To take rank of to outrank. [U.S.] From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: ranking adj 1: of the highest rank; used of persons; "the commanding officer" [syn: {commanding}, {top-level}, {top-ranking}] 2: having a higher rank; "superior officer" [syn: {ranking(a)}, {superior}, {higher-ranking}] n : position on a scale in relation to others in a sport
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