_Ratcheting_ is a relatively common [[Pattern]]/behavior. The value of some property of system as a whole is equivalent to the value of the individual [[Component Diagrams|component]] with the most extreme value for that property. Some basic examples that come to mind: - A movie's rating will be based on whatever scene is the most explicit - Rarity of an ingredient dictates the rarity of a recipe **** # More ## Source - Self ## Related