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S rank

S rank noun: an exceptional rank given on an objective, mission, or level in a game. Typically the highest achievable such rank.

Noun

S rank (plural S ranks)

  1. An exceptional rank given on an objective, mission, or level in a game. Typically the highest achievable such rank.
  2. (broadly) A ranking above A in various situations, including tierlists.

Adjective

S rank (not comparable)

  1. (broadly) Of exceptional quality in its class.

Verb

S rank (third-person singular simple present S ranks, present participle S ranking, simple past and past participle S ranked)

  1. To achieve an S rank.
    Synonyms:
    S-tier

Synonyms of S rank

Forms of S rank

Noun
pluralS ranks
Verb
third-person singular presentS ranks
present participleS ranking
past participleS ranked
pastS ranked

Origin of S rank

Derived from Japanese 秀 (shū) + rank. S, short for 秀(しゅう) (shū), can be given as a letter grade for exceptional work in Japanese schools.

Questions about S rank

What does S rank mean?
S rank means an exceptional rank given on an objective, mission, or level in a game. Typically the highest achievable such rank.
What part of speech is S rank?
S rank can be a noun, an adjective or a verb.
What is the plural of S rank?
The plural of S rank is S ranks.

Words near S rank in the dictionary

  1. S meters
  2. S my D
  3. S phase
  4. S phases
  5. S plane
  6. S rank
  7. S ranked
  8. S ranking
  9. S ranks
  10. S trap
  11. S traps

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