Ranks
/ræŋks/
Definitions
- (n.) Hierarchical levels or grades in military, corporate, or organizational structures.
Officers advance through the ranks based on merit and seniority.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of rank; to assign a position within a hierarchy.
The committee ranks candidates according to their qualifications.
Forms
- rank
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Commentary
"Ranks" as a noun is typically plural of "rank" referring to levels, while as a verb it appears in third-person singular form; legal usage often concerns organizational or military contexts.
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