<p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>Senior or superior in rank, position, etc.: a ranking diplomat.</li><li>Prominent or highly regarded: a ranking authority on Soviet affairs.</li><li>Occupying a specific rank, position, etc. (often used in combination): a low-ranking executive.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>An act or instance of indicating relative standing.</li><li>A list showing such standing.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>