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Definition rating in British English
rating
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/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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2
the number of people who watch or listen to a particular television or radio programme
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