Associations to the word «Rating»

Wiktionary

RATING, verb. Present participle of rate
RATING, noun. A position on a scale
RATING, noun. An evaluation of status, especially of financial status
RATING, noun. A number, letter, or other mark that refers to the ability of something.
RATING, noun. (nautical) A seaman in a warship
RATING, noun. (nautical) The status of a seaman, corresponding to rank in officers.

Dictionary definition

RATING, noun. An appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship".
RATING, noun. Act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of.
RATING, noun. Standing or position on a scale.
RATING, noun. Rank in a military organization.

Wise words

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats