/ ˈræŋkɪŋ; NAmE / noun , adjective
■ noun
1.
the position of sb/sth on a scale that shows how good or important they are in relation to other similar people or things, especially in sport :
He has improved his ranking this season from 67th to 30th.
She has retained her No.1 world ranking.
2.
the rankings [ pl. ] an official list showing the best players of a particular sport in order of how successful they are
■ adjective
1.
( especially NAmE ) having a high or the highest rank in an organization, etc. :
a ranking diplomat
He was the ranking officer (= the most senior officer present at a particular time) .
2.
(in compounds) having the particular rank mentioned :
high-ranking / low-ranking police officers
a top-ranking player