rating
UK[ˈreɪtɪŋ]US[ˈreɪtɪŋ]
n
A measurement of how good or popular something or someone is, often expressed as a number or a series of symbols
n
A classification or ranking based on quality, performance, or importance
n
(in media) A figure indicating the popularity of a television or radio program, based on the number of people watching or listening
Morpheme Breakdown
rat
ing
rat
e) (to calculate, to judge
ing
noun suffix
Etymology
The word "rating" is built upon the verb "rate," which traces its lineage to the Latin verb rērī, meaning "to think, to calculate, to judge." This core concept of calculation and assessment passed into Old French and then Middle English. The addition of the Germanic noun-forming suffix "-ing" transforms the action of judging into a concrete result or measurement. Thus, a "rating" is literally the product or outcome of the process of evaluation, evolving from an abstract act of thought into a standardized measure of quality, popularity, or performance.
Analysis
Structure: rat(e) (to calculate, to judge) + ing (noun suffix)
- rate (verb): From Old French reter (to blame, to calculate), from Latin rata (reckoned, fixed), from rērī (to think, to calculate). Functions as the core verb root meaning to assess or judge.
- ing: A suffix of Old English origin used to form nouns from verbs, indicating the action, process, or result of the verb.
Examples
The new restaurant has a five-star rating on the review site.
The television show's high ratings ensured it was renewed for another season.
His credit rating improved after he paid off his debts.