| Noun | 1. | ranking - position on a scale in relation to others in a sport |
| Adj. | 1. | ranking - of the highest rank; used of persons; "the commanding officer" |
| 2. | ranking - having a higher rank; "superior officer" Synonyms: higher-ranking, superior |
RANKING. In Scotland this term is used to signify the order in which the debts of a bankrupt ought to be paid.
commanding, superior, top-level, top-ranking