noun
- An appraisal of the value of something.
- usage: "he set a high valuation on friendship"
- synonyms: evaluation, valuation
- Act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of.
- synonyms: evaluation
- Standing or position on a scale.
- Rank in a military organization.
- synonyms: military rank, military rating, paygrade
verb
- Assign a rank or rating to.
- usage: "how would you rank these students"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
- Be worthy of or have a certain rating.
- usage: "This bond rates highly"
- synonyms: rate
- Estimate the value of.
- usage: "How would you rate his chances to become President"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"
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