grade (n.)

  1. a body of students who are taught together; early morning classes are always sleepy

    [ Syn: class , form , course ]

  2. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; lumber of the highest grade

    [ Syn: level , tier ]

  3. the gradient of a slope or road or other surface; the road had a steep grade'

  4. one-hundredth of a right angle

    [ Syn: grad ]

  5. a degree of ablaut

    [ Syn: gradation ]

  6. a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a students performance); she made good marks in algebra; grade A milk; what was your score on your homework?

    [ Syn: mark , score ]

  7. the height of the ground on which something stands; the base of the tower was below grade

    [ Syn: ground level ]

  8. a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required; it is all a matter of degree

    [ Syn: degree , level ]

  9. a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed

    grade (v.)

  1. assign a rank or rating to; how would you rank these students?; The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide

    [ Syn: rate , rank , range , order , place ]

  2. level to the right gradient

  3. assign a grade or rank to, according to ones evaluation; grade tests; score the SAT essays; mark homework

    [ Syn: score , mark ]

  4. determine the grade of or assign a grade to

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