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ranking

/ˈɹæŋ.kɪŋ/noun, adjective2 syllables

Ranking means: having a higher rank.

Synonyms for ranking3

adjective, as in having a higher rank

superior, higher-ranking, senior

What does ranking mean?2

adjective

1

having a higher rank“superior officer”

noun

1

position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with ranking?4

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Ranking in a sentence

  • If you need some help, just inquire the higher ranking official.EnglishFreak
  • There are few high-ranking positions left open for you.Dejo
  • The high-ranking government official ruled out the possibility of a general election.unknown
  • A general is a high-ranking military officer.Source_VOA
  • Antonio is the highest ranking man in the army.Amastan
  • A major is higher ranking than a captain.rul
  • How is Algeria evolving in the world competitiveness ranking?Amastan
  • Pietro is a high-ranking officer in the Algerian army.Amastan

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Forms of ranking

as a noun

plural
rankings