rating
NounWordNet 3.0
Noun (4)
- an appraisal of the value of something“he set a high valuation on friendship”Synonyms: evaluationvaluation
- act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth ofSynonyms: evaluation
- standing or position on a scale
- rank in a military organizationSynonyms: military rankmilitary ratingpaygrade
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
1.To set a certain estimate on; to value at a certain price or degree. [1913 Webster]
To rate a man by the nature of his companions is a rule frequent indeed, but not infallible.— South.[1913 Webster]
You seem not high enough your joys to rate.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]
2.To assess for the payment of a rate or tax. [1913 Webster]
3.To settle the relative scale, rank, position, amount, value, or quality of; as, to rate a ship; to rate a seaman; to rate a pension. [1913 Webster]
4.To ratify. [Obs.] "To rate the truce." --Chapman. [1913 Webster]
To rate a chronometer, to ascertain the exact rate of its gain or loss as compared with true time, so as to make an allowance or computation dependent thereon. [1913 Webster]
Syn: To value; appraise; estimate; reckon. [1913 Webster]