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ranks

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ræŋks/

ranks means: Levels of importance or authority in an organization, especially the armed forces.

noun

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Levels of importance or authority in an organization, especially the armed forces.

  • The officers held different ranks.
  • She rose quickly through the ranks.
  • Can you name the main military ranks?

Similar words: grades, levels

Common phrases: military ranks, senior ranks, ranks of officers

Questions about ranks

What does ranks mean?

Levels of importance or authority in an organization, especially the armed forces.

What is ranks in other languages?

Türkçe: rütbeler · Español: rangos · Français: grades · Deutsch: Ränge · Italiano: gradi · 日本語: 階級

How do you pronounce ranks?

It is pronounced /ræŋks/.

How do you use ranks in a sentence?

The officers held different ranks. She rose quickly through the ranks.

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