Pronunciation: /ˈreɪtɪŋ/

Definitions of rating

noun a classification or evaluation of something, such as a movie or product, based on a set of criteria

Example Sentences

A1 The movie received a high rating from critics.

A2 I always check the rating of a restaurant before trying it.

B1 The hotel has a 4-star rating on booking websites.

B2 The new video game has a rating of 9/10 from players.

C1 The company's stock rating has been downgraded by analysts.

C2 The rating agency gave the bond a AAA rating for its low risk.

verb to assign a classification or evaluation to something based on a set of criteria

Example Sentences

A1 I am rating this movie as five stars.

A2 She is rating the restaurant based on the service provided.

B1 The teacher is rating the students' performance in the exam.

B2 The app allows users to rate the quality of the products.

C1 The critics are rating the new album as a masterpiece.

C2 The judges are rating the contestants based on their skills and creativity.

Examples of rating in a Sentence

formal The movie received a high rating from critics and audiences alike.

informal I gave the restaurant a five-star rating on Yelp.

slang That new video game has a sick rating on Metacritic.

figurative Her performance in the play was off the charts, she deserves a top rating.

Grammatical Forms of rating

past tense

rated

plural

ratings

comparative

more rating

superlative

most rating

present tense

rate

future tense

will rate

perfect tense

have rated

continuous tense

is rating

singular

rating

positive degree

rating

infinitive

to rate

gerund

rating

participle

rated

Origin and Evolution of rating

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'rating' originated from the Old French word 'reitier', which meant 'to reckon' or 'to count'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rating' evolved to refer to the act of assigning a value or score to something based on its quality or performance.