RANK


Meaning of RANK in English

n.

Function: transitive verb

Date: 1573

1 : to arrange in lines or in a regular formation

2 : to determine the relative position of : RATE <a highly rank ed prospect>

3 : to take precedence of

intransitive verb

1 : to form or move in ranks

2 : to take or have a position in relation to others < rank s first in her class>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.