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Definition rank in American English

rank verb

verb
/ræŋk/
1

to be good, bad, important, unimportant, etc. compared with other similar people or things

Example

We live in a society in which comfort ranks very high.

Example

This must rank as one of the most violent movies ever made.

Example

Flying still ranks among the safest forms of travel.

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2

to put someone or something into a position according to their success, importance, size, etc.

Example

Nomura is now ranked third among the world's information services companies.

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3

to outrank someone

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Definition rank in American English