Synonyms: grade
Definition: a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed
Similar words: cows, kine, oxen, Bos taurus, cattle
Definition: domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
Usage: so many head of cattle; wait till the cows come home; seven thin and ill-favored kine- Bible; a team of oxen
Synonyms: grade
Definition: the gradient of a slope or road or other surface
Usage: the road had a steep grade
Similar words: gradient, slope
Definition: the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal
Usage: a five-degree gradient
Synonyms: degree, grade, level
Definition: a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
Usage: a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required; it is all a matter of degree
Similar words: property
Definition: a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class
Usage: a study of the physical properties of atomic particles
Synonyms: grade, ground level
Definition: the height of the ground on which something stands
Usage: the base of the tower was below grade
Similar words: elevation
Definition: distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level)
Usage: there was snow at the higher elevations
Definition: a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
Usage: she made good marks in algebra; grade A milk; what was your score on your homework?
Similar words: rating, evaluation, valuation
Definition: an appraisal of the value of something
Usage: he set a high valuation on friendship
Definition: a degree of ablaut
Similar words: ablaut
Definition: a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song)
Synonyms: course, class, grade, form
Definition: a body of students who are taught together
Usage: early morning classes are always sleepy
Similar words: gathering, assemblage
Definition: a group of persons together in one place
Definition: one-hundredth of a right angle
Similar words: angular unit
Definition: a unit of measurement for angles
Definition: a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
Usage: lumber of the highest grade
Similar words: rank
Definition: relative status
Usage: his salary was determined by his rank and seniority
Synonyms: grade
Definition: determine the grade of or assign a grade to
Similar words: class, classify, assort, separate, sort, sort out
Definition: arrange or order by classes or categories
Usage: How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?
Definition: assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
Usage: grade tests; score the SAT essays; mark homework
Similar words: assess, appraise, measure, valuate, value, evaluate
Definition: evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of
Usage: I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional; access all the factors when taking a risk
Synonyms: place, range, rank, rate, grade, order
Definition: assign a rank or rating to
Usage: how would you rank these students?; The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
Similar words: evaluate, judge, pass judgment
Definition: form a critical opinion of
Usage: I cannot judge some works of modern art; How do you evaluate this grant proposal? We shouldn't pass judgment on other people
Synonyms: grade
Definition: level to the right gradient
Similar words: level, flush, even, even out
Definition: make level or straight
Usage: level the ground