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ranking
adjective rank·ing \ˈraŋ-kiŋ\
: having a high position or the highest position in a group or organization
Full Definition of RANKING
: having a high position: as a : of the highest rank <the ranking officer> b : being next to the chairman in seniority <ranking committee member>
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1847
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