What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rating all the cards, or just some (8)" mean?

The definition is "Rating". The wordplay uses a deletion. DECK (synonym="DECK") + HAND (synonym="HAND") = DECKHAND; definition: "Rating" The answer is DECKHAND.

Rating all the cards, or just some (8)

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