1. soldiers who hold no commission; enlisted personnel below officer rank
Usage: military
2. people who assign ranks or ratings to things

Examples

• The rankers were given new uniforms before the parade.
• Officers and rankers ate in separate mess halls.
• The promotion elevated him from the rankers to lieutenant.
• Movie rankers on the website gave the film five stars.
• The rankers evaluated each contestant’s performance.
• Professional rankers determined the college football standings.