Meaning of 'grade'

noun

a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed

noun

the gradient of a slope or road or other surface

Example: "the road had a steep grade"

noun

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

Example: "a moderate grade of intelligence"

Synonyms: level

noun

the height of the ground on which something stands

Example: "the base of the tower was below grade"

Synonyms: ground level

noun

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

Synonyms: mark

noun

a degree of ablaut

Synonyms: gradation

noun

a body of students who are taught together

Synonyms: form

noun

one-hundredth of a right angle

Synonyms: grad

noun

a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

Example: "lumber of the highest grade"

Synonyms: level

verb

determine the grade of or assign a grade to

verb

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

Example: "grade tests"

Synonyms: mark

verb

assign a rank or rating to

Synonyms: place

verb

level to the right gradient