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RAYT-ing/ˈreɪtɪŋ/

A rating is a measurement of quality, risk, or popularity on a scale: a credit rating, a five-star rating. Score is everyday; rank is a cousin. Stars on a prospectus are comms, not occupancy.

Meaning

A measurement of quality, risk, or popularity on a scale.

Examples

• “A five-star rating on the prospectus is comms, not an occupancy figure.”
• “Score is everyday. Rank is a cousin. Stars are branding. A cap is a certificate. Print the number; keep the stars for the leaflet.”

Good to know

A score on a scale. Everyday: score. Stars on a leaflet ≠ occupancy.

Near in meaning

score

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