Definitions for grade

Definitions for (noun) grade

Main entry: grade

Definition: a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed


Main entry: grade

Definition: the gradient of a slope or road or other surface

Usage: the road had a steep grade


Main entry: 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


Main entry: grade, ground level

Definition: the height of the ground on which something stands

Usage: the base of the tower was below grade


Main entry: grade, mark, score

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?


Main entry: gradation, grade

Definition: a degree of ablaut


Main entry: course, class, grade, form

Definition: a body of students who are taught together

Usage: early morning classes are always sleepy


Main entry: grad, grade

Definition: one-hundredth of a right angle


Main entry: tier, grade, level

Definition: a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

Usage: lumber of the highest grade


Definitions for (verb) grade

Main entry: grade

Definition: determine the grade of or assign a grade to


Main entry: grade, mark, score

Definition: assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation

Usage: grade tests; score the SAT essays; mark homework


Main entry: 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


Main entry: grade

Definition: level to the right gradient


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