ranking
word
Definition
A list or order that shows how people or things compare to each other, usually from best to worst based on certain criteria.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used in sports, universities, or competitive settings. Common phrases: 'top ranking', 'world ranking', 'improve your ranking'. Can refer to either position ("She is ranked number 1") or the system/list itself.
Spanish: clasificación - rankingPortuguese (BR): ranking - classificaçãoPortuguese (PT): ranking - classificaçãoChinese (Simplified): 排名Chinese (Traditional): 排名Hindi: रैंकिंग - स्थानArabic: تصنيف - ترتيبBengali: র্যাঙ্কিং - স্থান তালিকাRussian: рейтингJapanese: ランキングVietnamese: bảng xếp hạngKorean: 순위Turkish: sıralamaUrdu: درجہ بندیIndonesian: peringkat
Example Sentences
My team moved up in the ranking after we won the game.
basic
She is proud of her high ranking in the class.
basic
The website shows the world's top ten ranking universities.
basic
According to the latest ranking, he's now in third place worldwide!
natural
I'm not really worried about my ranking—I just want to improve.
natural
The ranking changes every week depending on students’ test scores.
natural