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n. A position assigned on a scale; a standing.

n. A classification according to specialty or proficiency, as of a member of the armed forces.

n. Chiefly British An enlisted person in the navy.

n. An evaluation of the financial status of a business or person: a credit rating.

n. A specified performance limit, as of capacity, range, or operational capability: the power rating of a light fixture.

n. The popularity of a television or radio program as estimated by a poll of segments of the audience.

n. A harsh scolding.

v. Present participle of rate.

n. A position on a scale

n. An evaluation of status, especially of financial status

n. A number, letter, or other mark that refers to the ability of something.

n. A seaman in a warship

n. The status of a seaman, corresponding to rank in officers.

n. A scolding.

n. A fixing of rates; proportionate distribution as to charge or compensation; determination of relative values or rights.

n. Classification according to grade or rank; determination of relative standing; hence, rank or grade.

n. act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of

n. standing or position on a scale

n. rank in a military organization

n. an appraisal of the value of something

"And an improved credit rating is shorthand for a government budget that's under control and doesn't require tax increases and/or rising interest rates that damp economic growth."

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