ratings
/ˈreɪtɪŋz/ · rat·ings
noun
- Numerical or categorical assessments of quality, performance, or popularity, usually expressed on a scale. The restaurant’s ratings on the review site climbed after the chef won a prestigious award.
- Official estimates of the size or composition of an audience for a broadcast, often used by advertisers. The network announced that the show’s ratings had surged to 3.2 million viewers last week.
- Classifications assigned to movies, video games, or other media indicating suitability for different age groups. The film received a PG‑13 rating, but the higher ratings for violence kept younger viewers away.
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Did you know? The modern system of TV ratings was pioneered by Nielsen in the 1950s, and the term quickly became a key metric for advertisers and networks alike.