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non-rated

non-rated

7.8
A person without an official rank or job level in an organization
  • noun
  • /nɒnˈreɪtɪd/
  • Formal
translation icon : no clasificado
  • He started as a non-rated before earning his official classification in the organization.

Examples

  • The non-rated members of the crew handled general maintenance tasks on the ship.

  • As a non-rated, she was given basic duties until her training was complete.

  • He is a non-rated employee.

  • The team included several non-rated members.

  • As a non-rated individual, she was responsible for supporting the senior staff in various tasks.

  • The non-rated personnel were essential for maintaining order and efficiency during the operation.

  • He worked diligently as a non-rated team member, eager to prove his worth and receive a proper classification.

Surface Forms

non-rated singular
non-rateds plural

Morphology

non-rated = rated (transparent) = non + rate + ed

Built by prefixing 'non-' to 'rated' (clear negation); the nominal sense arises by using the adjective as a noun (conversion).

Etymology

Non-rated uses the same parts: non- 'not' and rated from rate, meaning 'rank' or 'job class'. Think of a new crew member waiting for their rank; as a non-rated they do basic tasks until they get an official rating, so the word means a person who has 'not' been given an official rating or rank.