1. (

• evaluation ,
• valuation ,
• rating

) an appraisal of the value of something; "he set a high valuation on friendship" ;

2. (

• evaluation ,
• rating

) act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of ;

3. (

• rating

) standing or position on a scale ;

4. (

• military_rank ,
• military_rating ,
• paygrade ,
• rating ,

) rank in a military organization ;

1. (

• 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" ;

2. (

• rate ,

) be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates highly" ;

3. (

• rate ,
• value ,

) estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans" ;