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rank·ing  (rngkng)
adj.
Of the highest rank; preeminent.
n.
1. rankings A listing of items in a group, such as schools or sports teams, according to a system of rating or a record of performance.
2. A position in such a list.

ranking [ˈræŋkɪŋ]
adj
1. Chiefly US and Canadian prominent; high ranking
2. Caribbean slang possessed of style; fashionable; exciting
n
a position on a scale; rating a ranking in a tennis tournament
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ranking - position on a scale in relation to others in a sport
standing - social or financial or professional status or reputation; "of equal standing"; "a member in good standing"
Adj.1.ranking - having a higher rank; "superior officer"
senior - older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service; "senior officer"
Translations
ranking [ˈræŋkɪŋ]
A. ADJ (esp US) → superior
B. N
1.ránking m (Mil) → graduación f
2. rankings (Sport) → clasificación fsing, ránking msing
ranking [ˈræŋkɪŋ]
n [player, team] → classement m rankings
npl
the rankings [best players] → le classement
Goellner has shot up the rankings → Goellner a connu une ascension fulgurante au classement.
in the world rankings → au classement mondial
(mainly US) adj (= most senior) [officer, diplomat] → responsable
ranking [ˈræŋkɪŋ]
1. nposizione f, posto (in classifica)
he holds the number two ranking → è in secondo posizione, è al secondo posto
2. adj (Am) ranking officerufficiale di grado più elevato

ranking [ˈræŋkɪŋ]
1. nposizione f, posto (in classifica)
he holds the number two ranking → è in secondo posizione, è al secondo posto
2. adj (Am) ranking officerufficiale di grado più elevato


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Abelard, a man of splendid talents, and ranking as the first debater of his time, became timid, irresolute, and distrustful of his powers.
 
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