RANK — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ
rank
The ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted soldiers of an army).
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- The strike was supported by the union rank and file.
- He rose from the ranks to become a colonel.
The body of members of an organization or group.
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- They polled their membership.
- They found dissension in their own ranks.
- He joined the ranks of the unemployed.
A row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another.
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- The entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen.
Position in a social hierarchy.
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- The British are more aware of social status than Americans are.
Relative status.
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- His salary was determined by his rank and seniority.
Assign a rank or rating to.
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- How would you rank these students?
- The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide.
Take or have a position relative to others.
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- This painting ranks among the best in the Western World.
Take precedence or surpass others in rank.
Growing profusely.
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- Rank jungle vegetation.
Conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible.
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- A crying shame.
- An egregious lie.
- Flagrant violation of human rights.
- A glaring error.
- Gross ineptitude.
- Gross injustice.
- Rank treachery.
Very fertile; producing profuse growth.
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- Rank earth.
Very offensive in smell or taste.
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- A rank cigar.
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