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to rank
01
ranken, indelen
to position someone or something on a scale based on importance, quality, etc.
Transitive: to rank sb/sth
Example
The competition judges will rank the dancers based on their technique and performance.
The supervisor will rank the candidates according to their qualifications for the job.
He ranks the books on his shelf by their significance to him.
Example
She ranked first in her class based on her outstanding academic performance.
In the latest survey, our company ranked second in customer satisfaction.
The athlete ranked third in the national championships due to his impressive performance.
03
ranken, rangschikken
to be more important or higher in status than someone else
Transitive: to rank sb
Example
In the army, the general ranks the colonel.
In this organization, the CEO ranks all the managers.
The president ranks the vice president in matters of importance.
01
rij, linie
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
02
rang, status
relative status
03
rang, leef
members of the armed forces involving those who have a lower position
Example
Communication between ranks is vital for operational success in military missions.
The morale of the rank can significantly impact the effectiveness of a military unit.
Training programs are essential for members of the rank to develop their skills.
04
rang, positie
the position that a person has in a society or organization in relation to others
05
rangen, leden
(plural) the people who collectively form a particular group or organization
Example
The charity relies on volunteers within its ranks to help carry out its mission.
The organization ’s success can be attributed to the dedication and skill within its ranks.
After years of advocacy, she rose through the ranks of environmental activists to become a prominent leader.
06
rij, rang
a straight line of spaces running horizontally across the game board at a right angle to a column
What is a "rank"?
A rank refers to a row of game pieces or spaces on a game board, usually arranged horizontally. In games like chess, ranks are numbered from 1 to 8, indicating the rows on the board where pieces are placed and moved. The term is also used in other board games to describe horizontal lines of spaces or pieces. Ranks play a role in the movement and positioning of pieces, as players need to be aware of the ranks to strategize effectively and achieve their objectives.
01
weelderig, rijkelijk
very fertile; producing profuse growth
02
overdadig, weelderig
growing profusely
03
volkomen, ongenuanceerd
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
04
waardeloos, afschuwelijk
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
Example
The spoiled milk left a rank taste in his mouth, prompting him to spit it out immediately.
The public restroom had a rank smell, making visitors hesitant to stay longer than necessary.
The neglected trash can emitted a rank odor, signaling the need for immediate disposal.
