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Definition rating in British English

rating noun

noun
/ˈreɪtɪŋ/
1

a measurement of how good or popular someone or something is

Example

The guide gives restaurants a rating out of 10.

Example

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

Example

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

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Example

Her new series had high ratings right from the start.

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2.1

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

Example

Australian soap operas were top of the ratings that year.

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3

a letter or number that shows how old someone needs to be before they are allowed to see a particular film

Example

A 'U' rating means the film is suitable for anyone.

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12 15 18
4

an ordinary sailor in the British Navy

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Definition rating in British English