rank

verb B2

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

How do you rank these movies from best to worst ?
The committee will rank the proposals based on their quality .
They rank the best movies of the year every December .

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