Meaning & Definition of word "Grader"

Grader

/ˈɡreɪ.dər/

1. A person who grades or evaluates the work of students.
- Example: The grader provided detailed feedback on my essay.
2. A machine used for grading or leveling materials such as soil or gravel.
- Example: The contractor used a grader to smooth the road before paving.
3. A specific level within a grading system, especially in schools.
- Example: She was excited to move up to the next grader in her school.

Derived from the verb 'grade' combined with the suffix '-er', indicating someone who performs the action of grading.

grader's mark:

The score or evaluation given by a grader.

grade level:

The academic classification of students based on their year in school.

to grade papers:

To assess and assign scores to written student work.

grade:

A numerical or letter representation of performance.

evaluation:

The process of assessing or appraising.

assessment:

The act of evaluating or estimating the nature or quality of something.

Meaning: A term often used among students to refer casually to the person who grades their work.

Example Sentence: The grader said I need to improve my essay.

Meaning: Colloquially, a nickname for a grading machine or equipment in construction.

Example Sentence: They brought out the grader to finish the job quickly.