rating

Universal Words noun 1 [C] a measurement of how good, popular, important, etc. sb/sth is, especially in relation to other people or things: The poll gave a popular approval rating of 39% for the President. * Education has been given a high-priority rating by the new administration. * The 'Cosby Show' was the highest-rated network show with a rating of 26. seealsoCREDITRATING 2 (the ratings) [pl.] a set of figures that show how many people watch or listen to a particular television or radio programme, used to show how popular a programme is: The show has gone up in the ratings. * The BBC is currently ahead in the ratings war. 3 [C] a number or letter that shows which groups of people a particular film/movie is suitable for: The film was given a 15 rating by British censors. * The movie carries an R rating. 4 [C] (BrE) a sailor in the navy who is not an officer