Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Rank \Rank\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ranked}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Ranking},]
   1. To place abreast, or in a line.

   2. To range in a particular class, order, or division; to
      class; also, to dispose methodically; to place in suitable
      classes or order; to classify.

            Ranking all things under general and special heads.
                                                  --I. Watts.

            Poets were ranked in the class of philosophers.
                                                  --Broome.

            Heresy is ranked with idolatry and witchcraft. --Dr.
                                                  H. More.

   3. To take rank of; to outrank. [U.S.]

Source : WordNet®

ranking
     adj 1: of the highest rank; used of persons; "the commanding
            officer" [syn: {commanding}, {top-level}, {top-ranking}]
     2: having a higher rank; "superior officer" [syn: {ranking(a)},
         {superior}, {higher-ranking}]
     n : position on a scale in relation to others in a sport