Meaning & Definition of word "Grade"
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Grade
/ɡreɪd/
noun:
- 1. A level of quality, size, or worth.
- Example: The car received a high grade in safety tests.
- 2. A measure of academic performance, usually represented as a letter or number.
- Example: She received an A grade in mathematics this semester.
- 3. A slope or incline.
- Example: The grade of the hill made it difficult to climb.
verb:
- 1. To assign a score or value to something.
- Example: The teacher will grade the exams over the weekend.
- 2. To arrange in a certain order based on quality or characteristics.
- Example: The artist graded her work by complexity before the exhibition.
Etymology
Middle English grede, from Latin gradus meaning 'step, degree'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
grade point average:
A measure of a student's academic performance, calculated as the average of grades.
on a scale of 1 to 10:
A way to evaluate something or someone, often used to indicate grades or ratings.
grade A:
A top-quality grade, often used in reference to products or results.
Related Words
grader:
A person or device that assigns grades to work.
grading:
The act of assigning grades or marks.
graduate:
A person who has completed a course of study.
Slang Meanings of grade
Meaning: To assess or evaluate something informally.
Example Sentence: I can't believe you graded that movie so high!
Meaning: A level of achievement in a casual context.
Example Sentence: That party was a solid grade.