What does "16 ratings" mean on my Google Local Guides under "Your Contributions"?

[MartinBrossman]

What create or advances the number of "ratings" on my Google Local Guides personal profile page under "Your Contributions"? 
What does "ratings" mean on my Google Local Guides under "Your Contributions"?

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Thanks!

[LuisRG · Accepted solution]

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@MartinBrossman wrote:

What create or advances the number of "ratings" on my Google Local Guides personal profile page under "Your Contributions"? 
What does "ratings" mean on my Google Local Guides under "Your Contributions"?

See the arrows in the picture: 

Thanks!

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Hi @MartinBrossman,

"16 ratings" means that you have given a star rating to 16 places but without adding a review or comment. Once you add a comment, it will be counted as a review.

[MartinBrossman]

So I write a review of one of the "16 ratings" then the number will go down to "15 ratings" is that correct?

[DrShaunak]

Yes. @MartinBrossman 🙂 

[NewtonP]

Hi @MartinBrossman. Your quarry help me today. I didn't know about ratings till date. Thank you. Thanks also @LuisRG for replying.