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/ræŋk/

noun
a position in an organization, such as the army, showing the importance of the person having it

rank in a sentence

  • “senior /high/ junior / low rank”
  • “He has just been promoted to the rank of captain.”
  • “Ministers of cabinet rank receive a higher salary than other ministers.”
  • “Having a large income is one of the advantages of rank (= high position).”

What does “rank” mean?

rank (noun) means a position in an organization, such as the army, showing the importance of the person having it. It is pronounced /ræŋk/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "rank" mean?
rank (noun) means: a position in an organization, such as the army, showing the importance of the person having it
How do you pronounce "rank"?
"rank" is pronounced /ræŋk/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "rank" in a sentence?
Here is "rank" used in a sentence: senior /high/ junior / low rank

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