Ranking
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A position in a scale of achievement or status, or the action of classifying things in order of quality or importance. It represents a hierarchical ordering based on specific criteria.
“The university improved its ranking in the latest global education league tables.”
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/ˈrænk.ɪŋ/
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rank·ing
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Wordle
Contains double N and K; -ING ending
Scrabble
Worth 12 points; the K adds value
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