ranking
/ˈræŋkɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈræŋkɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈraŋ-kiŋ/ (ame, mw) · /ˈræn.kɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈræn.kɪŋ/ (ame, ipa)
ranking — noun
- rankingsingular
- rankingsplural
1. the number or position that shows where someone or something stands compared to
the number or position that shows where someone or something stands compared to others in a list that sorts people or things by their level of success, ability, or quality
Jin was delighted to see his name move up the world tennis ranking.
collocation: world ranking / move up the ranking
The university's ranking improved after the new research centre opened.
collocation: ranking improved
Vinícius checked the online ranking every morning to track his chess progress.
A country's education ranking often influences how much foreign investment it attracts.
Adisa's restaurant received a top ranking in the city's annual food guide.
用法筆記
Often used with an adjective before it that shows the area of comparison (world ranking, education ranking, online ranking) or a verb describing change (move up, improve, drop).
ranking — adjective
- rankingpositive
- more rankingcomparative
- most rankingsuperlative
1. describes the person who holds the most senior position among those currently pr
describes the person who holds the most senior position among those currently present in a particular place or situation — for example, the most senior police officer at the scene of an accident, or the longest-serving member of a committee
The ranking officer at the fire station ordered an immediate evacuation of the building.
collocation: ranking officer
As the ranking official in the embassy, Walid had to make the final decision alone.
collocation: ranking official
Sirin was the ranking member of the committee, so she led the discussion.
When the general fell ill, the ranking colonel took command of the entire division.
- most senior
broader usage; can apply to any profession or hierarchy, not limited to those present at a particular time
- top-ranking
similar meaning but does not carry the nuance of 'among those currently present'
- highest-ranking
interchangeable with ranking in most contexts
- junior
lower in rank or status within an organisation
- subordinate
under the authority of a higher-ranking person
用法筆記
Always placed immediately before a noun, which is typically a title or role indicating authority (officer, official, member, general). Rarely used in casual conversation outside military, police, or committee contexts.