rank
rank
rænk
rānk
British pronunciation
/ɹˈæŋk/

Definition & Meaning of "rank"in English

to rank
01

to position someone or something on a scale based on importance, quality, etc.

Transitive: to rank sb/sth
to rank definition and meaning
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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.
02

to secure a position in a ranking based on measured success or accomplishment

Linking Verb: to rank [adj] | to rank a position
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She ranked first in her class based on her outstanding academic performance.
In the latest survey, our company ranked second in customer satisfaction.
03

to be more important or higher in status than someone else

Transitive: to rank sb
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In the army, the general ranks the colonel.
In this organization, the CEO ranks all the managers.
Rank
01

a row or line of people, especially soldiers or police, standing side by side

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The soldiers stood in rank, ready for inspection.
Police formed a rank to block the entrance.
02

a person's relative status, position, or level of authority within an organization or society

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The diplomat 's rank determined his privileges at the conference.
Her rank in the company allowed her to make important decisions.
03

members of the armed forces involving those who have a lower position

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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.
04

a person's position within a social hierarchy or class

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Nobility held the highest rank in medieval society.
Social reforms aimed to reduce the importance of rank.
05

(plural) the people who collectively form a particular group or organization

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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.
06

a horizontal line of spaces across a game board, typically at a right angle to the columns

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.

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The chess pieces were arranged in the back rank at the start of the game.
He moved his rook along the rank to threaten the opponent's king.
01

extremely fertile

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The farm's rank soil yielded record harvests.
Gardeners prized the rank earth for its ability to sustain lush vegetables.
02

growing thickly, densely, or luxuriantly

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The jungle was rank with undergrowth.
Vines climbed in rank abundance over the garden wall.
03

complete or extreme, often used to intensify

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That was rank nonsense — utterly without sense or reason.
He showed rank arrogance, ignoring everyone's advice.
04

obviously and outrageously bad or offensive

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The company faced backlash for its rank mistreatment of workers.
His rank behavior at the party shocked everyone.
05

having a strong and unpleasant taste or smell

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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.
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