ranking: Meaning and Definition of
rank•ing
Pronunciation: (rang'king), [key]
— adj.
- senior or superior in rank, position, etc.: a ranking diplomat.
- prominent or highly regarded: a ranking authority on Soviet affairs.
- occupying a specific rank, position, etc. (often used in combination): a low-ranking executive.
—n.
- an act or instance of indicating relative standing.
- a list showing such standing.
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