Added 9 October 2026 ranking /ˈɹæn.kɪŋ/ noun Categories: Describing WordsUncommon Words noun ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about ranking at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Position on a scale in relation to others in status or rank or achievement. adjective Having a higher rank. superior officer Related Words: commandingtop-leveltop-rankingsuperiorseniorhigher-rankinggradingratingstatusarrangementorderprioritization Back to today's word