rating

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈreɪtɪŋ/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈreɪtɪŋ/ or [ˈreɪɾɪŋ]

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Verb

Plain form rate

Third-person singular rates

Past tense rated

Past participle rated

Present participle rating

1. The present participle of rate.

Noun

Singular rating

Plural ratings

1. (countable) A rating is where something is on a scale of quality, popularity, value, etc.

   The hotel has a three-star rating.

   He had a poor credit rating.

2. (countable) Television ratings show how many people are watching a show.

   The Late Night's ratings have fallen over the past year.