[
US
/ˈɡɹeɪd/
]
[ UK /ɡɹˈeɪd/ ]
[ UK /ɡɹˈeɪd/ ]
NOUN
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a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
lumber of the highest grade -
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
grade A milk
what was your score on your homework?
she made good marks in algebra - a degree of ablaut
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the height of the ground on which something stands
the base of the tower was below grade - a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed
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a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
a moderate grade of intelligence
it is all a matter of degree
a high level of care is required -
the gradient of a slope or road or other surface
the road had a steep grade -
a body of students who are taught together
early morning classes are always sleepy - one-hundredth of a right angle
VERB
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assign a rank or rating to
The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
how would you rank these students? - determine the grade of or assign a grade to
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assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
mark homework
score the SAT essays
grade tests - level to the right gradient
How To Use grade In A Sentence
- I again affirm that I need make no apology for attaching my name to that of one so worthy the esteem of his co-dogs, ay, and co-cats too; for in spite of the differences which have so often raised up a barrier between the members of his race and ours, not even the noblest among us could be degraded by raising a "mew" to the honour of such a thoroughly honest dog. The Adventures of a Dog, and a Good Dog Too
- After putting its energy into the 2008 acquisition of Northwest Airlines, the Atlanta-based carrier plans to spend more than $2 billion through 2013 to lure travelers with new flat-bed seats, video on demand and upgraded facilities in hotly contested markets such as New York. Delta Refocuses
- Anyone with a crappy car can get a free handout from the rich taxpayers to upgrade their ride. $2 billion cash for clunkers deal imminent
- The presence of small lymphocytes in serous cavity fluid can pose great difficulty in the differentiation between a low-grade lymphoproliferative disorder and reactive lymphocytosis.
- Entry requirements are five passes in the Leaving Certificate including mathematics and English and one higher level grade C.
- Concentrate on one airline: Very frequent flyers get more free upgrades, often pay less to buy upgrades, and get preferred treatment on standby upgrade lists.
- The fish killed included bass, roach, eels and fluke when the temperature soared to twenty six degrees Centigrade.
- We also believe that practically any country that degrades women or any country that cuts them off from the vital life of the country is making a very big mistake.
- No one can degrade us except ourselves; that if we are worthy, no influence can defeat us.
- The grade II listed building has been restored to its former glory as part of a £180,000 project.