ranker

noun

rank·​er ˈraŋ-kər How to pronounce ranker (audio)
: one who serves or has served in the ranks
especially : a commissioned officer promoted from the ranks

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That is, of course, because of circumstances (the Orioles are better now) and talent (Norby, while a former top 100 prospect, isn’t seen by external rankers to be as good as those who came before him). Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2024 Other top rankers include RV and bus-and-truck mechanics, roofers, paramedics and police officers. Andrew Van Dam, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024 Here’s the Nielsen ranker from last week in total viewers: NIELSEN TOTAL VIEWERS RANKER, WEEK OF FEB. 12, 2024 Rank PROGRAM NETWORK TOTAL VIEWERS 1. Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Feb. 2024 Ranking 2023’s Winners and Losers Among all outlets, CBS extended its lead with the most programs on the ranker, with 39 (up from 29 last year). Michael Schneider, Variety, 29 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for ranker 

Word History

First Known Use

1878, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ranker was in 1878

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“Ranker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ranker. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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