Rank, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Ranked (răṉkt); 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.