Definition of grade - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
academic markUS mark indicating the quality of a student's workUS
- She was thrilled to receive an A grade on her essay..
2.
educationUS group of students in a school yearUS
- He is in the fifth grade.
3.
evaluationlevel of quality or rank
- This product is of premium grade.
4.
constructionUS level of the groundUS
- The grade of the land was adjusted for building.
5.
inclineUS slope or gradient of a surfaceUS
- The road has a steep grade.
6.
medicalTECH. degree of malignity of a tumorTECH.
- The tumor was classified as a low-grade malignancy.
Verb
1.
educationUS assign scores to academic tests or performanceUS
- The teacher will grade the exams by tomorrow.
2.
organizationorganize items into categories or levels
- We need to grade the fruits by size.
3.
constructionUS flatten or level a large surfaceUS
- They will grade the road before paving it.
4.
transitionintr. pass imperceptibly from one grade into anotherintr.
- The colors grade into each other beautifully.
5.
sewingTECH. remove part of a seam allowance in sewingTECH.
- You should grade the seam to reduce bulk.
Images of grade
level of the ground
Expressions with grade
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reach the needed level to succeed or qualify
She worked hard to make the grade.
beyond one's level of responsibility or authority
This decision is above my pay grade.
assign grades relative to peers' performance
In competitive classes, professors often grade on a curve.
beyond one's level of authority or responsibility
Making that decision is above my pay grade.
not worth one's time or effort
I won't handle these minor tasks; they're below my pay grade.
outside one's capability or expertise
Solving this technical issue is beyond my pay grade.
seventh year of school for students aged 12-13
She started grade seven this September.
third year of school in many educational systems
She learned to multiply in grade three..
second level in a primary education system
She started teaching grade two last year..
letter given to show how well someone did
She got a letter grade of B in math.
to move to the next level in school
He was happy to pass the grade and join his friends in the next class.
minimum score required to pass an exam or course
She was relieved to receive a passing grade on her final exam..
level of salary based on job position or rank
Her promotion moved her to a higher pay grade..
score on work or exam that is below the passing level
He received a failing grade on the midterm and had to retake it.
students in the eighth year of school
The eighth grade went on a field trip.
school year after fourth grade for ten to eleven-year-olds
My sister is in fifth grade this year.
school year for children aged nine to ten
My sister is in fourth grade this year.
of the highest quality or standard
These are grade A ingredients.
tenth year of school in many educational systems
She excelled in mathematics during grade ten..
of inferior quality or status
The store sold low-grade products at a discount.
school year after first grade for young children
My daughter is excited to start second grade.
highest quality level in a set classifying similar products or services
This coffee is labeled as the premium grade in their range.
the second last year of high school in the US
She excelled in her eleventh grade, especially in science.
the first year of grade school in the US
My daughter is excited to start first grade.
Origin of grade
Latin, gradus (step)
Terms with grade included in their meaning
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education
grade or score a test or paper
school grade
level in school based on age
transportation
highway with grade-separated crossings for high-speed traffic
school grade
academic grade better than D and worse than B
education
failing grade in an academic examination
grade
satisfactory but not excellent
armed forces
noncommissioned rank above corporal, sometimes top enlisted grade
quality
of a usable or serviceable grade or quality
education
work done by students for a course grade
education
evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score
quality
very high standard or grade
employment
amount or grade of regular pay for a job or employee
academic
receive a non-passing grade in a course
quality
highest grade or best
acr: kindergarten
school for young children before first grade
education
grade level before first grade in elementary school
exceptional quality
of superior quality or grade
education
advancing to a higher academic grade soon
grade system
evaluation of performance by assigning points
Canada
elementary school for kindergarten to Grade 5
education
evaluation of performance by assigning a grade
writing grade
pencil with hardness level 2
grading
grade examination papers
school
give a student a non-passing grade
Examples of grade in a sentence
The teacher gave her a low grade for the assignment. The grade went on a field trip. Each grade has its own curriculum. The restaurant uses only top grade ingredients. Her essay received a high grade from the teacher. The grade was surveyed before construction began.
Heavy rains altered the grade of the road. The cyclist struggled with the steep grade. The grade of the hill made it hard to climb. The biopsy revealed a high-grade tumor. Doctors discussed the grade of the cancer. She needs to grade the assignments quickly. He will grade the papers this weekend. The teacher will grade the assignments tonight. They grade the eggs by weight at the farm. The construction crew will grade the land for the new park. Before planting, they need to grade the field. The blue sky graded into pale pink at sunset. The trail grades gradually from gravel to sand. After sewing, remember to grade the edges for a smooth finish. To achieve a neat hem, grade the seam allowances carefully.
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- French:note, noter, ...
- German:Note, benoten, ...
- Italian:punteggio, valutare, ...
- Spanish:calificación, calificar, ...
- Portuguese:nota, classificar, ...
- Chinese:成绩, 评分, ...
- Japanese:成績, 採点する, ...
- Arabic:علامة, صَحَّحَ, ...
- Hebrew:צִיּוּן, לְדַרֵּג, ...
- Russian:оценка, оценивать, ...
- Ukrainian:оцінка, оцінювати, ...
- Hindi:ग्रेड, अंक देना, ...
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