Meaning & Definition of word "Grade"

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.