debt rating
noun[C]
ukusECONOMICS,FINANCE
asystemformeasuringa country's, company's, or organization'sabilitytopaybackitsdebtsand anyintereston thosedebts:
cut/downgrade/lower a debt ratingThe group'sdebtratingwasdowngradedfrom A- to BBB+.
increase/upgrade/raise a debt ratingTheyannouncedthat the company'sdebtratinghad beenraisedto 'investmentgrade'.
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