Synonyms for
Ranking
Definition
Ranking is the action of assigning a position in a hierarchy or a score to something or someone.
Synonyms & similar words
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Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- ranking system
- ranking criteria
- ranking order
- ranking list
- ranking algorithm
- ranking table
- ranking position
Word family
Usage note
The word 'ranking' often implies a hierarchical order. Be mindful of the context; a 'ranking' can be objective (like sports) or subjective (like personal preferences).
Example sentences
- The ranking of the best schools in the city was published in the newspaper.
- The athlete's ranking improved after winning the championship.
- The ranking of the top 100 companies was based on their revenue.
- The ranking of the candidates for the job was done by the HR department.
- The ranking of the songs on the chart was based on their popularity.
Quotes
Success is not a destination, but the road that you're on. Being successful means that you're working hard and walking your walk every day. You can only live your dream by working hard towards it. That's living your dream. - Marlon Wayans
The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work. - Harry Golden
The secret of success is to do the common things uncommonly well. - John D. Rockefeller Jr.