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ranking

rank·ing [ rángking ]


noun  (plural rank·ings)
Definition:
 
1. position in relation to others: the position or status held by or allocated to somebody or something in relation to others in a group

2. working out ranking order: the work of establishing the order in which people or things should be ranked, usually according to their importance or ability
Are we prepared to do a preliminary ranking of the candidates?



adjective 
Definition:
 
1. holding high rank: holding a high rank in a military or other organization

2. foremost: considered to be the most eminent or important of the members of a particular group
the ranking diplomat at the reception

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