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R0052800 (rā′tĭng)n.1. A position assigned on a scale; a standing.2. a. A classification according to specialty or proficiency, as of a member of the armed forces.b. Chiefly British An enlisted person in the navy.3. An evaluation of the financial status of a business or person: a credit rating.4. A specified performance limit, as of capacity, range, or operational capability: the power rating of a light fixture.5. The popularity of a television or radio program as estimated by a poll of segments of the audience.

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R0052800 (rā′tĭng)n. A harsh scolding.

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(ˈreɪtɪŋ) n1. a classification according to order or grade; ranking2. (Nautical Terms) (in certain navies) a sailor who holds neither commissioned nor warrant rank; an ordinary seaman3. (Sailing) sailing a handicap assigned to a racing boat based on its dimensions, sail area, weight, draught, etc4. (Banking & Finance) the estimated financial or credit standing of a business enterprise or individual5. (Broadcasting) radio television a figure based on statistical sampling indicating what proportion of the total listening and viewing audience tune in to a specific programme or network

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(ˈreɪtɪŋ) na sharp scolding or rebuke

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(ˈreɪ tɪŋ)

n. 1. classification according to grade or rank, as in the armed forces. 2. the estimated credit standing of a person or firm. 3. a percentage indicating the number of listeners to or viewers of a radio or television broadcast. 4. a designated operating limit for a machine, based on specified conditions.

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Noun	1.	rating - an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship"valuation, evaluationappraisal, assessment - the classification of someone or something with respect to its worthovervaluation - too high a value or price assigned to somethingundervaluation - too low a value or price assigned to somethingpricing - the evaluation of something in terms of its pricereevaluation - the evaluation of something a second time (or more)mark, score, grade - a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); "she made good marks in algebra"; "grade A milk"; "what was your score on your homework?"bond rating - an evaluation by a rating company of the probability that a particular bond issue will default; "the bonds of highest quality are said to have bond ratings of AAA"
	2.	rating - act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth ofevaluationjudgment, assessment, judgement - the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event; "they criticized my judgment of the contestants"scoring, grading, marking - evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score; "what he disliked about teaching was all the grading he had to do"
	3.	rating - standing or position on a scalestanding - social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing"
	4.	rating - rank in a military organization military rank, military rating, paygradearmed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine - the military forces of a nation; "their military is the largest in the region"; "the military machine is the same one we faced in 1991 but now it is weaker"rank - relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority"flag rank - the rank of a flag officer

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noun position, ranking, evaluation, classification, placing, rate, order, standing, class, degree, estimate, rank, status, grade, designation a value-for-money rating of ten out of ten

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水手等级船员

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(reit) noun1. the number of occasions within a given period of time when something happens or is done. a high (monthly) accident rate in a factory.率2. the number or amount of something (in relation to something else); a ratio. There was a failure rate of one pupil in ten in the exam.比率3. the speed with which something happens or is done. He works at a tremendous rate; the rate of increase/expansion. 速度，速率 4. the level (of pay), cost etc (of or for something). What is the rate of pay for this job? 费用，价格 5. (usually in plural) a tax, especially, in United Kingdom, paid by house-owners etc to help with the running of their town etc. （英国）房地产税地方税 verb to estimate or be estimated, with regard to worth, merit, value etc. I don't rate this book very highly; He doesn't rate very highly as a dramatist in my estimation. 对...评价，被评价 ˈrating noun1. (usually in plural) the position of importance, popularity etc (of a person, thing etc). This television programme has had some very bad ratings recently.等级2. an ordinary sailor, as opposed to an officer. 水手，船员 at this/that rate if this or if that is the case; if this or if that continues. He says that he isn't sure whether we'll be allowed to finish, but at that rate we might as well not start. 这样的话/或那样的话 rate of exchange the relative values of the currencies of two or more countries. I want to change some dollars into francs – what is the rate of exchange?兑换率

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rate above (someone or something)

1. To be considered more valuable, significant, or important than another person, thing, or group of people or things. I believe preserving the wellbeing of our fellow citizens rates above trying to maximize the profits of corporations. Although he is largely written off by music aficionados, he still rates above nearly every other singer on the billboards every time he releases a new album.2. To consider someone or something to be more valuable, significant, or important than another person, thing, or group of people or things. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "rate" and "above." I wouldn't rate it above her other work, but it's still a very well-written piece of literature. We rate Sarah above any other lawyers in the city, so we have full confidence in her ability to handle this case on her own.See also: above, rate

rate as (something)

1. To be considered as having particular rank, designation, or characterization. The company still rates as one of the most profitable businesses in the world. Some of it has become pretty clichéd by today's standards, but I'd say it still rates as a fantastic horror movie in its own right.2. To consider someone or something to have a particular rate, designation, or characterization. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "rate" and "as." I'd have to rate that as one of the most thrilling experiences of my life. I still rate Tom as a great writer, even if his last book was a little underwhelming.See also: rate

rate at (something)

1. To have or earn a particular rating level. The newer model is rated at a much higher energy yield than older machines. They say the battery is rated at roughly three hours per charge, but I've never gotten longer than a single hour out of it.2. To assign someone or something a particular rating or score. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "rate" and "at." The Sunday Inquirer rated the comedian at a stellar 4.5 out of 5 stars. I personally enjoyed the film despite its flaws, but I'd probably rate it more objectively at a 6 out of 10. The packaging rates the light bulb at a Level A in energy consumption.See also: rate

rate below (someone or something)

1. To be considered less valuable, significant, or important than another person, thing, or group of people or things. I personally believe that trying to maximize the profits of corporations rates below preserving the wellbeing of our fellow citizens. His music is very popular across the globe, even though he tends to rate below most "serious" musical artists.2. To consider someone or something to be less valuable, significant, or important than another person, thing, or group of people or things. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "rate" and "below." It's still very well-written, but I would probably rate it below her other work. I have to rate my last driver below others I've had through your service. He was very unprofessional.See also: below, rate

rate with (someone or something)

1. To be considered equal or comparable to someone or something else in value, ability, significance, importance, etc. Even after so many years, the company still rates with the most profitable businesses in the world. I really think she rates with the likes of Tina Turner and Aretha Franklin—her voice is just that good.2. To consider someone or something to be equal or comparable to someone or something else in value, ability, significance, importance, etc. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "rate" and "with." Many people rate the exquisite building with the greatest pieces of architecture in the world. I still rate Tom with the best writers out there today, even if his last book was a little underwhelming.See also: rate

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