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rank·ing

 (răng′kĭng)
adj.
Of the highest rank; preeminent.
n.
1. rankings A listing of items in a group, such as schools or sports teams, according to a system of rating or a record of performance.
2. A position in such a list.
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rankings

(ˈræŋkɪŋz)
pl n
the official list of the best players in a particular sport
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Translations

rankings

pl (Sport) the rankingsdie Plazierungen pl
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