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rath yatra
rather
Rathlin Island
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ratify
ratiné
rating
ratio
ratio scale
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rating

rat·ing [ ráyting ]


noun  (plural rat·ings)
Definition:
 
1. assessment: an assessment or classification of somebody or something on a scale according to how much or how little of a quality he, she, or it possesses

2. commerce credit standing: an assessment of the financial status and creditworthiness of a person or company
a credit rating

3. mechanical engineering performance limit of machine: the performance limit of a machine or system, expressed as capacity, range, or working capability, e.g. the voltage rating on a household appliance

4. U.S. classification of somebody by occupation: a classification of somebody such as a member of the military or a government worker, based on his or her specialization or occupation



plural noun rat·ings 
Definition:
 
tv radio estimate of audience size: the estimated number of people who tuned in to a TV or radio program, used as an indication of its relative popularity

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