grade
Pronunciation
/ɡreɪd/

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
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
grades

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
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
grade
3rd person singular
grades
Present participle
grading
Past simple
graded
Past participle
graded
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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