Rank (Verb)
Meaning 1
Take or have a position relative to others; "This painting ranks among the best in the Western World".
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Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 2
Assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
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Meaning 3
Take precedence or surpass others in rank.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- She managed to rank higher than her competitors in the company's sales figures last quarter.
- The officer's years of experience allowed her to rank above her colleagues in terms of authority.
- In the opinion of most culinary critics, this restaurant's exceptional culinary skills rank it among the best eateries in the city.
- His excellent negotiation skills make him rank first in the eyes of the organization's top management.
- After a long time in the public eye, the acclaimed artist still manages to rank as one of the most promising musicians in the industry.