rating

noun B2

Meaning

A rating is an evaluation or assessment of something, often expressed in numerical or categorical terms, to indicate its quality or performance.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "rating" with "rate"; "rating" refers to the result of an evaluation, while "rate" refers to the act of evaluating.

Example Sentences

The company's credit rating was reviewed by the financial experts .
The movie got a high rating from most viewers .
The movie received a high rating from most viewers .
What is the rating of this new movie ?

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