What is the meaning of ranking?

noun

• Position on a scale in relation to others in a sport.

verb

• Take or have a position relative to others.
  • usage: "This painting ranks among the best in the Western World"
  • synonyms: rank
• Assign a rank or rating to.
  • usage: "how would you rank these students"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
  • synonyms: rate, rank, range, order, grade, place
• Take precedence or surpass others in rank.
  • synonyms: rank, outrank

adjective

• Having a higher rank.
  • usage: "superior officer"
  • synonyms: superior, higher-ranking