1. (

• ranking

) position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement ;

1. (

• rank ,

) take or have a position relative to others; "This painting ranks among the best in the Western World" ;

2. (

• rate ,
• rank ,
• range ,
• order ,
• grade ,
• place ,

) assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide" ;

3. (

• rank ,
• outrank

) take precedence or surpass others in rank ;

1. (

• ranking ,
• superior ,
• higher-ranking

) having a higher rank; "superior officer" ;