Meaning & Definition of word "Graded"

Graded

/ˈɡreɪ.dɪd/

1. Past tense of grade, meaning to assign a score or mark to work or performance.
- Example: The teacher graded all the essays over the weekend.
2. To arrange or classify in steps or stages.
- Example: They graded the materials from easiest to hardest for the students.

1. Arranged or organized according to a specific scale or level.
- Example: The graded assignments helped students measure their progress throughout the course.
2. Having received a score or mark to indicate quality or performance.
- Example: She was relieved to see her graded exam results posted online.
3. Indicating a specific level of difficulty or challenge.
- Example: The graded reading materials are suitable for both beginner and advanced learners.

Derived from the verb 'grade', which comes from the Latin 'gradus', meaning 'step'.

graded response:

A reply that is evaluated or scored based on a specific criteria.

graded scale:

A system that quantifies levels of performance or quality across a spectrum.

grade:

To assign a score or value to something based on evaluation.

grading:

The process of assessing the quality or value of something.

Meaning: Something that has been ranked or evaluated informally.

Example Sentence: That movie was totally graded on a curve for how bad it was.

Meaning: To score or evaluate something informally.

Example Sentence: I graded that concert a solid B for the energy.