ratingrule
nounUK /ˈreɪtɪŋ ruːl/
US /ˈreɪtɪŋ ruːl/
A rating rule is a rule that says how good or bad something is by giving it a score.
The game's rating rule gives each player a score from one to ten.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rule used to decide how safe or suitable a movie or game is for children.
The rating rule says this cartoon is fine for kids under six.
3. A rule that sets how much something costs based on how good it is.
The hotel's rating rule makes rooms with a sea view cost more.
4. A rule in a contest that tells judges how to give points.
The judges followed the rating rule to pick the best singer.