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/ɡreɪd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A level of quality, size, or worth.
The car received a high grade in safety tests.
A measure of academic performance, usually represented as a letter or number.
She received an A grade in mathematics this semester.
A slope or incline.
The grade of the hill made it difficult to climb.
verb
To assign a score or value to something.
The teacher will grade the exams over the weekend.
To arrange in a certain order based on quality or characteristics.
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
To assess or evaluate something informally.
I can't believe you graded that movie so high!
A level of achievement in a casual context.
That party was a solid grade.