Definition

Having a high position or status in a hierarchy or system.

Example

The ranking officer made the final decision on the matter.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new ranking system at work?

Yeah, I heard it’s supposed to improve our performance reviews.

I hope it helps us get recognized for our efforts.

Definitely! It’s about time we had a fair ranking process.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A list that shows the order of items based on their quality, performance, or importance.

Example

The university's ranking improved this year, making it one of the top schools in the country.

Conversation

Did you see the latest ranking of our favorite soccer teams?

Yeah, I noticed we're in the top five this season!

I think our team's ranking is really impressive compared to last year.

Root Explanation

Ranking → It is formed from "rank" (from Old French *renc*, meaning a row or line) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "ranking" refers to the action or process of arranging or classifying in a row or order.

Memory Tip

Think of arranging things in a 'row' ('rank') and the '-ing' shows it's an action. This helps you remember that 'ranking' means the process of arranging or classifying.

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