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rating

/ˈɹeɪtɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Noun

    An assessment or evaluation of something, typically a performance, product, or service.

  • Noun or Verb

    The action of assigning a rank or marks to something, typically based on its merits.


Synonyms

rank
Rhymes
Words rhyming with rating
raves , aves , graves , javes , waves
Homonyms
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  1. Rating (en) : A rat's tail

  2. Rating (en) : A rating agency


Homophones
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  1. Rating (en) : A rat's tail

  2. Rating (en) : A rating agency


Variants
List of all variants of rating that leads to same result
rating , ratings , rate , rated , rates , Q rating , Q ratings , self-rating , self-ratings , approval rating , credit rating , cetane number , cetane numbers , cetane rating , octane number , octane numbers , octane rating
Forms
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ratings, rated, rating's


Etymology
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From Old French ratier, meaning 'sailor' or 'pilot', from rat, 'sail' or 'oar'. The modern meaning developed from the idea of a sailor's assessment of the sea or a ship's condition.


Trivia
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  1. The highest rating in the Motion Picture Association film rating system is 'NC-17', which stands for 'No Children Under 17 Admitted'.

  2. The lowest rating in the ESRB video game rating system is 'EC', which stands for 'Early Childhood'.

  3. The first film to receive an 'X' rating from the Motion Picture Association of America was 'Midnight Cowboy' in 1969.


Related Concepts
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  1. Review: A detailed assessment or evaluation of something, often published online for public consumption.

  2. Evaluation: The process of judging the quality, value, or significance of something.


Culture
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In various contexts, ratings can carry significant cultural importance. For instance, movie ratings influence which films are appropriate for different age groups, and consumer product ratings can influence purchasing decisions. Ratings are also used in literature, such as literary criticism and book reviews.

How to Memorize "rating"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sailor assessing the sea conditions.
    - Visualize assigning a number or letter to represent the quality of a product or performance.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'rating' with 'evaluation' or 'assessment'.
    - Think of a sailor when you see or hear the word 'rating'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'R-A-T-I-N-G' to remember: Rating Assesses The Importance of New Goods.


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