1
: a classification according to grade
specifically
: a military or naval specialist classification
2
chiefly British
: a naval enlisted man
3
a
: relative estimate or evaluation : standing
the school has a good academic rating
b
: an estimate of an individual's or business's credit and responsibility
c
: an estimate of the percentage of the public listening to or viewing a particular radio or television program
4
: a stated operating limit of a machine expressible in power units (such as kilowatts of a direct-current generator) or in characteristics (such as voltage)
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The school has an above-average academic rating.
The article compares the fuel-economy ratings of various cars.
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Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Because of its class-leading functionality, polish, and usability, Photoshop earns a rare five-star rating and our Editors' Choice award.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Skyward Specialty's financial strength rating was upgraded to A (Excellent) by A.M.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
These businesses consistently report stronger team collaboration, notably higher customer service ratings, and significantly smoother adoption of new technologies.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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