/ 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