Ranking vs. Rating

Rankingadjective

(in combination) Having a specified rank.

Rankingadjective

Superior in rank.

Rankingnoun

One’s relative placement in a list.

Rankingnoun

position on a scale in relation to others in a sport

Rankingadjective

of the highest rank; used of persons;

Rankingadjective

having a higher rank;

Ranking

A ranking is a relationship between a set of items such that, for any two items, the first is either , or the second. In mathematics, this is known as a weak order or total preorder of objects.

Ratingnoun

A position on a scale

Ratingnoun

An evaluation of status, especially of financial status

Ratingnoun

A number, letter, or other mark that refers to the ability of something.

Ratingnoun

(nautical) A seaman in a warship

Ratingnoun

(nautical) The status of a seaman, corresponding to rank in officers.

Ratingnoun

an appraisal of the value of something;

Ratingnoun

act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of

Ratingnoun

standing or position on a scale

Ratingnoun

rank in a military organization