grade
grade
greɪd
greid
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Definition & Meaning of "grade"in English

Grade
01

a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

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grade definition and meaning

What is a "grade"?

A grade is a mark given by a teacher to reflect how well a student is doing in a particular subject or course. It is typically represented as a letter (such as A, B, C) or a number, with higher marks indicating better performance. Grades are used to assess a student's understanding of the material, skills, and overall progress throughout the term. They are often used in determining academic achievement, influencing future opportunities such as higher education or job prospects.

Examples
I received an A grade on my English test because I studied hard.
02

a relative rank, level, or classification within a graded system

Examples
He reached the highest grade in the military hierarchy.
03

a group of students taught together, typically in the same year of school

Examples
The grade celebrated the end of the school year with a party.
04

the slope or steepness of a surface, road, or incline

Examples
The highway has a steep grade near the mountain pass.
05

a type of animal, especially cattle, resulting from crossbreeding with a superior breed

Examples
The farmer raised grade cattle for better milk production.
06

a level or measure of intensity, quality, or amount

Examples
The sauce comes in several grades of spiciness.
07

the height or elevation of the ground where a structure stands

Examples
The house was built above the surrounding grade.
08

a degree of ablaut in linguistics, showing a vowel change

Examples
The verb appears in three grades of ablaut.
09

one-hundredth of a right angle, used in angular measurement

Examples
The engineer measured the slope in grades.
to grade
01

to give a score to a student's performance

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Transitive: to grade a student's performance
to grade definition and meaning
Examples
The teacher spent the weekend grading her students' essays.
02

to give a score or rank to something based on its quality or performance

Transitive: to grade sth
to grade definition and meaning
Examples
The supervisor grades the employees' performance annually to determine bonuses.
03

to organize or sort things into different levels or categories

Transitive: to grade a set of similar items
Examples
The workers graded the materials by quality before shipment.
04

to make a surface even or smooth

Transitive: to grade a surface
Examples
The workers graded the road to make it smooth for driving.
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