This is the 16177th most frequent Russian word.
рангом
"Рангом" means "by rank" or "in rank" in English.
The word 'рангом' refers to rank in the context of a hierarchical position.
Мой знакомый является офицером с высоким рангом.
My acquaintance is an officer with a high rank.
Here, 'рангом' describes the level or position one holds in an established structure or organization.
Он всегда гордится своим рангом в шахматном клубе.
He is always proud of his rank in the chess club.
In this sentence, 'рангом' is indicative of a status or position, which is used as a measure or determinant of something else.