grade
grade
greɪd
greid
British pronunciation
/ɡreɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "grade"in English

Grade
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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.

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I received an A grade on my English test because I studied hard.
In the grading system, an A+ is the highest grade a student can achieve.
02

a position or degree of value in a group that is ranked or classified based on a particular standard

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He reached the highest grade in the military hierarchy.
Workers were promoted to a higher grade based on experience.
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a body of students who are taught together

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The grade celebrated the end of the school year with a party.
All students in her grade attended the assembly.
04

the gradient of a slope or road or other surface

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The highway has a steep grade near the mountain pass.
Engineers calculated the grade of the ramp.
05

a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed

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The farmer raised grade cattle for better milk production.
Grade livestock are often sold at higher prices.
06

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

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The sauce comes in several grades of spiciness.
There are different grades of steel used in construction.
07

the height of the ground on which something stands

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The house was built above the surrounding grade.
The architects adjusted the grade to prevent flooding.
08

a degree of ablaut

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The verb appears in three grades of ablaut.
Linguists studied the grade alternation in Indo-European roots.
09

one-hundredth of a right angle

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The engineer measured the slope in grades.
One grade equals 0.9 degrees.
to grade
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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
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The teacher spent the weekend grading her students' essays.
She was nervous about how the professor would grade her final project.
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to give a score or rank to something based on its quality or performance

Transitive: to grade sth
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The supervisor grades the employees' performance annually to determine bonuses.
She grades the quality of the fruits and vegetables at the market before purchasing.
03

to organize or sort things into different levels or categories

Transitive: to grade a set of similar items
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The workers graded the materials by quality before shipment.
They graded the applicants into three categories: excellent, good, and average.
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to make a surface even or smooth

Transitive: to grade a surface
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The workers graded the road to make it smooth for driving.
They graded the soil to ensure proper drainage.
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