What does the cryptic crossword clue "Sign of rank cheese not quite acceptable (7)" mean?

The definition is "Sign". The wordplay uses charade, deletion. CHEVRE (synonym of "cheese") + ON (abbreviation of "acceptable") [curtailing: "not quite"]; definition: "Sign of rank" The answer is CHEVRON.

Sign of rank cheese not quite acceptable (7)

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