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Ross

I believe the answer is:

jack

I believe this is a double definition.

'standard' is the first definition.
(both can refer to a flag)

'rating' is the second definition.
(both can mean a sailor)

(Other definitions for jack that I've seen before include "Playing card; sailor" , "Lifting tool" , "Target ball in bowls" , "Car lifter" , "Card; man's name" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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