Rank \Rank\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ranked (r[a^][ng]kt); p. pr. & vb. n. Ranking.]

1. To place abreast, or in a line. [1913 Webster]

2. To range in a particular class, order, or division; to class; also, to dispose methodically; to place in suitable classes or order; to classify. [1913 Webster]

Ranking all things under general and special heads. --I. Watts. [1913 Webster]

Poets were ranked in the class of philosophers. --Broome. [1913 Webster]

Heresy is ranked with idolatry and witchcraft. --Dr. H. More. [1913 Webster]

3. To take rank of; to outrank. [U.S.]

[1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

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ranking adj
1: of the highest rank; used of persons; "the commanding officer" [syn: commanding, top-level, top-ranking]
2: having a higher rank; "superior officer" [syn: ranking(a), superior, higher-ranking]

noun

position on a scale in relation to others in a sport

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Rank \Rank\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Ranked; p. pr. & vb. n. Ranking,]

1. To place abreast, or in a line.

2. To range in a particular class, order, or division; to class; also, to dispose methodically; to place in suitable classes or order; to classify.

Ranking all things under general and special heads. --I. Watts.

Poets were ranked in the class of philosophers. --Broome.

Heresy is ranked with idolatry and witchcraft. --Dr. H. More.

3. To take rank of; to outrank. [U.S.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)