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Definition rating in American English

rating noun

noun
/ˈreɪtɪŋ/
1

a measurement of how good or popular someone or something is

Example

The guide gives restaurants a rating from 1 to 10.

Example

The president's popularity rating fell for the first time since the election.

Example

The university consistently receives a high rating for the quality of its research.

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2

a letter or letters and sometimes a number that show how old someone needs to be before they are allowed to see a particular movie

Example

A "G" rating means the movie is appropriate for anyone.

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3

the number that tells how many people watched or listened to a particular television or radio show

Example

Her new series had high ratings right from the start.

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3.1

a list showing which shows have the most people watching or listening to them

Example

Quiz shows were top of the ratings that year.

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Definition rating in American English