rating
gb/ɹˈeɪtɪŋ/ us/ɹˈeɪtɪŋ/
B1
English
értékelés, korhatár-besorolás, nézettség, hallgatottság, hitelminősítés, névleges érték, terhelhetőség, legénységi állományú tengerész
NOUN
B1
1
értékelés
B1
Usage pattern:
a rating of [number]; [something] has a [number]-star rating
This restaurant has a 4.7 rating on Google.
Ennek az étteremnek 4,7-es az értékelése a Google-on.
The app’s rating dropped after the last update.
Az alkalmazás értékelése a legutóbbi frissítés után visszaesett.
I usually avoid products with a low rating.
Learner examples
The movie has a good rating.
A filmnek jó az értékelése.
I gave the hotel a five-star rating.
Ötcsillagos értékelést adtam a szállodának.
Common mistake:
Don’t confuse rating (the score) with review (the written opinion).
Meaning
score showing quality or value
Collocations
five-star rating
|customer rating
|user rating
|average rating
|overall rating
|give something a rating
|get a rating
|rating out of ten
|high rating
|low rating
Synonyms
score (Often a number from a test or system.)
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grade (Common in school or when judging quality.)
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ranking (Emphasizes position compared to others.)
Themes
daily_life
|shopping
|media
|internet
Definition
a score that shows how good something is
A score, number, or set of stars that shows how good, popular, or satisfying something is, based on people’s judgments.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
an [age] rating; a rating of [PG/12/R]
The film has a 15 rating, so kids can’t go in.
A film 15-ös korhatár-besorolást kapott, ezért gyerekek nem mehetnek be rá.
Parents complained about the game’s rating.
A szülők panaszt tettek a játék korhatár-besorolása miatt.
The show’s rating was changed after a review.
Learner examples
This movie has an R rating.
Ez a film R korhatár-besorolású.
Check the age rating before you buy it.
Vásárlás előtt ellenőrizd a korhatár-besorolást.
Common mistake:
This meaning is about age suitability, not quality (a ‘good rating’).
Meaning
official age-suitability classification
Collocations
age rating
|movie rating
|film rating
|TV rating
|content rating
|parental rating
|R rating
|PG rating
|rating system
|rated for violence
Synonyms
classification (General word for official categories.)
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certificate (Used in some countries for film classifications (e.g., ‘15 certificate’).)
Themes
media
|law
|family
Definition
a label that says who can watch or play something
An official classification for a film, TV show, game, or other content that indicates what ages it is suitable for.
NOUN
B2
BUSINESS
3
nézettség
B2
Usage pattern:
ratings for [show/channel]; the ratings are up/down
The series was cancelled because of low ratings.
A sorozatot az alacsony nézettség miatt megszüntették.
The debate delivered record ratings for the channel.
A vita rekordnézettséget hozott a csatornának.
Ratings jumped after the new host arrived.
Learner examples
The show has high ratings.
A műsornak magas a nézettsége.
Ratings went down this week.
Ezen a héten csökkent a nézettség.
Meaning
audience measurement for a program
Collocations
TV ratings
|viewer ratings
|strong ratings
|poor ratings
|ratings fell
|ratings rose
|ratings war
|overnight ratings
|ratings report
|ratings hit
Synonyms
viewership (Focuses on number of viewers rather than the metric.)
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audience share (Emphasizes percentage compared with competitors.)
Themes
media
|business
Definition
a number showing how many people watched or listened
A measurement of how many people watch a TV program or listen to a radio show, often used to compare popularity.
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
4
Usage pattern:
a rating of [AAA/BBB/etc.]; a ratings downgrade/upgrade
The company’s rating was cut after profits fell.
A profit visszaesése után rontották a vállalat hitelminősítését.
Investors watch changes in a country’s rating closely.
A befektetők szorosan figyelik az országok hitelminősítésének változásait.
A strong rating can lower borrowing costs.
Learner examples
The bank checked the company’s rating.
A bank ellenőrizte a vállalat hitelminősítését.
Their rating improved this year.
Idén javult a hitelminősítésük.
Meaning
assessment of credit risk
Collocations
credit rating
|bond rating
|investment-grade rating
|rating agency
|ratings downgrade
|ratings upgrade
|rating outlook
|sovereign rating
|maintain a rating
|lose a rating
Synonyms
credit score (Usually a personal number; not the same as an agency rating.)
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risk assessment (More general and not necessarily expressed as a grade.)
Themes
finance
|business
Definition
an official judgment of how safe it is to lend money
An evaluation of how likely a person, company, or government is to repay borrowed money, often expressed as a grade by a rating agency.
NOUN
B2
5
értékelés
B1
Usage pattern:
rating of [something]; rating [something] on a scale of [number]
The site asks for rating after each purchase.
A webhely minden vásárlás után értékelést kér.
Manager rating happens every six months.
A vezetők értékelésére hathavonta kerül sor.
The study compared different methods of rating pain.
Learner examples
Rating is easy on this website.
Ezen a weboldalon egyszerű az értékelés.
We did a rating of the service.
Elvégeztük a szolgáltatás értékelését.
Common mistake:
Use rate for the verb (e.g., ‘rate this app’); rating is the noun for the process/result.
Meaning
act of judging and scoring
Collocations
rating process
|peer rating
|performance rating
|rating scale
|rating criteria
|rating exercise
|rating tool
|rating survey
|self-rating
|rating system
Synonyms
evaluation (General word; may not involve a numeric score.)
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assessment (Often more formal or structured.)
Themes
work
|education
|internet
Definition
the act of giving a score
The activity or process of judging something and giving it a score or level.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
6
Usage pattern:
a rating of [number] [unit]; [something] has a [power/load/voltage] rating
Check the cable’s current rating before you use it.
Használat előtt ellenőrizd a kábel áramterhelhetőségét.
The motor has a power rating of 2 kW.
A motor névleges teljesítménye 2 kW.
The ladder’s load rating is printed on the side.
Learner examples
This battery has a low power rating.
Ennek az akkumulátornak alacsony a névleges teljesítménye.
Look at the rating before you plug it in.
Nézd meg a névleges értéket, mielőtt bedugod.
Meaning
stated safe limit or capacity
Collocations
power rating
|load rating
|voltage rating
|current rating
|temperature rating
|pressure rating
|rated capacity
|maximum rating
|minimum rating
|safety rating
Synonyms
capacity (General term; may not be an official stated limit.)
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specification (Any technical detail, not only limits.)
Themes
technology
|work
Definition
the maximum safe level a device can handle
A stated maximum level that a machine, device, or material is designed to handle safely, such as power, load, or voltage.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
7
Usage pattern:
a naval rating; ratings and officers
He joined the Navy as a rating and later trained as an officer.
A haditengerészethez legénységi állományú tengerészként csatlakozott, később pedig tisztnek képezték ki.
The ship’s ratings were assigned to different watches.
A hajó legénységi állományú tengerészeit különböző őrszolgálati váltásokba osztották be.
The rules were different for officers and ratings.
Meaning
enlisted member of the navy
Collocations
naval rating
|able seaman rating
|junior rating
|senior rating
|ratings and officers
|mess for ratings
Synonyms
enlisted sailor (Clear modern equivalent in general English.)
Antonyms
officer (A commissioned member, not enlisted.)
Themes
military
Definition
an enlisted sailor in the navy
An enlisted sailor in a navy, especially in British usage (as opposed to a commissioned officer).
Grammar
Dictionary form
rating
IPA
GB/ɹˈeɪtɪŋ/
US/ɹˈeɪtɪŋ/
Syllables & stress
rat - ing (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (rat)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: rating
- Plural: rating, ratings
Expressions
age rating
1/ˈeɪd͡ʒ ɹˈeɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
official age suitability label
a label that tells the right age
Examples
- The game’s age rating is 16+.
- The platform shows the age rating next to the title.
- They changed the age rating after re-editing the film.
Learner examples
- This film has a 12 age rating.
credit rating
1/kɹˈɛdɪt ɹˈeɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
business
measure of borrower reliability
a grade that shows how safe it is to lend to someone
Examples
- A higher credit rating can reduce interest costs.
- The firm’s credit rating was downgraded after the merger.
- They’re trying to protect the country’s credit rating.
Learner examples
- They want to improve their credit rating.
highly rated
1/hˈaɪli ɹˈeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
having very good ratings
with very good scores from people
Examples
- We booked a highly rated hotel near the station.
- It’s a highly rated course with excellent feedback.
- She recommended a highly rated mechanic.
Learner examples
- This is a highly rated restaurant.
power rating
1/pˈaʊɚ ɹˈeɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
maximum designed power level
the highest safe power for a device
Examples
- The charger has a power rating of 65 watts.
- Use a fuse with the correct power rating.
- The speaker’s power rating is listed on the box.
rating scale
1/ɹˈeɪtɪŋ skˈeɪl/
fixed phrase
system for giving scores
a list of numbers/levels used for scoring
Examples
- The survey uses a rating scale from 1 to 10.
- Pain is recorded on a simple rating scale.
- Make sure everyone understands the rating scale.
Learner examples
- We use a rating scale from 1 to 5.
ratings and reviews
1/ɹˈeɪtɪŋz ˈænd ɹɪvjˈuz/
fixed phrase
scores plus written opinions
scores and written comments from users
Examples
- I always read the ratings and reviews before buying electronics.
- The store removed fake ratings and reviews.
- Ratings and reviews help new users decide quickly.
Learner examples
- I checked the ratings and reviews.
star rating
1/stˈɑɹ ɹˈeɪtɪŋ/
fixed phrase
rating shown with stars
a score using stars
Examples
- The product has a five-star rating from over 3,000 buyers.
- I always check the star rating before booking a hotel.
- The app’s star rating improved after the bug fix.
Learner examples
- It has a four-star rating.
- Check the star rating.
tv ratings
1/tˌɛləvˈɪʒən ɹˈeɪtɪŋz/
fixed phrase
business
numbers for TV audience size
numbers showing how many people watch a show
Examples
- The finale got huge TV ratings.
- TV ratings fell during the holiday weekend.
- Advertisers pay more for shows with strong TV ratings.
Learner examples
- The show has high TV ratings.