ranking

Noun · Adjective
Synonyms: ranking(a)superiorhigher-ranking

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. position on a scale in relation to others in a sport

Adjective (1)

  1. having a higher rank“superior officer”Synonyms: ranking(a)superiorhigher-ranking
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Rank \Rank\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ranked (r[a^][ng]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. Ranking.]

1.To place abreast, or in a line. [1913 Webster]

2.To range in a particular class, order, or division; to class; also, to dispose methodically; to place in suitable classes or order; to classify. [1913 Webster]

Ranking all things under general and special heads.— I. Watts.[1913 Webster]
Poets were ranked in the class of philosophers.— Broome.[1913 Webster]
Heresy is ranked with idolatry and witchcraft.— Dr. H. More.[1913 Webster]

3.To take rank of; to outrank. [U.S.] [1913 Webster]

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