Meaning
To rank means to arrange or classify items or individuals in a specific order based on certain criteria, such as quality, importance, or performance.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "rank" with "rate"; ranking implies a relative position, while rating often refers to a score or evaluation.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
,
Anna
checks
the
classroom
bulletin
board
to
see
the
science
fair
posters
.
Today
she
has
to
rank
the
projects
by
originality
and
practical
use
before
the
judging
begins
.
She
discusses
her
reasons
with
two
classmates
and
gives
clear
examples
to
support
her
view
.
After
they
agree
,
Anna
writes
the
final
list
and
pins
it
where
everyone
can
see
it
.
The
group
feels
calm
because
the
rules
help
them
reach
a
fair
decision
.
Common Phrases
rank first
rank highly
rank among
Synonyms
Related Words
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