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Rating Meaning & Usage – Examples and Synonyms (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：score (Rating)
Rating
/ˈreɪtɪŋ/
n.
A grade or score that shows how good something is, like stars for a movie.
score
➕
/skɔːr/
n.
A number or symbol (like stars) that measures the quality of something, such as a product or service.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Old French 'rater' (to estimate) and Latin 'rata' (fixed amount); 'rate' + '-ing' forms the action or result.
💡 Mnemonic
Think: 'Rate' is like a 'raw' score; add '-ing' to get the actual number (e.g., five stars).
📖 Example
Before booking the hotel, I always check its rating and reviews from other travelers.
Before booking the hotel, I always check its rating and reviews from other travelers.
🔗 Collocations
high rating – high rating
rating system – rating system
customer rating – customer rating
🔄 Synonyms
score (n.) – A numerical value assigned to show quality or performance.
grade (n.) – A letter or number indicating the level of quality.
review score (n.) – A numerical rating given in a review.
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Influenced by the star-rating system popularized by early 20th-century consumer guides like Michelin; today 'ratings' dominate movies, TV, and online reviews.
Meaning 2：viewership (Rating)
Rating
/ˈreɪtɪŋ/
n.
The percentage of people watching a TV program. A high rating means the show is popular.
viewership
➕
/ˈvjuːərʃɪp/
n.
The estimated number of people who watch a TV program, used to measure its popularity.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The final episode of the talent show achieved record-breaking ratings, making it the most-watched program of the year.
The final episode of the talent show achieved record-breaking ratings, making it the most-watched program of the year.
🔗 Collocations
record ratings – record ratings
rating point – rating point
Nielsen ratings – Nielsen ratings
🔄 Synonyms
audience size (n.) – The number of viewers for a broadcast.
ratings share (n.) – The percentage of total households watching a program.
🌱 Derivatives
rate (v.) – To measure the popularity of a program by audience count.
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