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rank

1 of 3verb
/rænk/
Forms:ranks,ranking,ranked,ranked
1

to position someone or something on a scale based on importance, quality, etc.

B2transitive
  • The competition judges will rank the dancers based on their technique and performance.
  • The supervisor will rank the candidates according to their qualifications for the job.
  • He ranks the books on his shelf by their significance to him.
  • The website ranks hotels based on customer reviews and amenities.
  • The professor ranks the research papers according to their originality and depth of analysis.
Synonyms:
rateorderrangeplacegrade
2

to secure a position in a ranking based on measured success or accomplishment

  • She ranked first in her class based on her outstanding academic performance.
  • In the latest survey, our company ranked second in customer satisfaction.
  • The athlete ranked third in the national championships due to his impressive performance.
  • Our team ranks fourth in the league standings after the latest match.
  • The book ranked number one on the bestseller list for several weeks.
Synonyms:
comefinishplace
3

to be more important or higher in status than someone else

transitive
  • In the army, the general ranks the colonel.
  • In this organization, the CEO ranks all the managers.
  • The president ranks the vice president in matters of importance.
  • The senior officer ranks the junior officers during decisions.
  • In the hierarchy, the director ranks the assistant managers.
Synonyms:
outrank