RATING


Meaning of RATING in English

/ ˈreɪtɪŋ; NAmE / noun

1.

[ C ] a measurement of how good, popular, important, etc. sb/sth is, especially in relation to other people or things :

The poll gave a popular approval rating of 39% for the President.

Education has been given a high-priority rating by the new administration.

—see also credit rating

2.

the ratings [ pl. ] a set of figures that show how many people watch or listen to a particular television or radio programme, used to show how popular a programme is :

The show has gone up in the ratings.

3.

[ C ] a number or letter that shows which groups of people a particular film / movie is suitable for :

The film was given a 15 rating by British censors.

The movie carries an R rating.

4.

[ C ] ( BrE ) a sailor in the navy who is not an officer

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