grade
1 of 2nouna letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.
A2Learn more on WikipediaA grade is a mark given by a teacher to reflect how well a student is doing in a particular subject or course. It is typically represented as a letter (such as A, B, C) or a number, with higher marks indicating better performance. Grades are used to assess a student's understanding of the material, skills, and overall progress throughout the term. They are often used in determining academic achievement, influencing future opportunities such as higher education or job prospects.
- I received an A grade on my English test because I studied hard.
- In the grading system, an A+ is the highest grade a student can achieve.
- Mark's grades have improved significantly since he started studying regularly.
- Sarah was disappointed with her grade on the science project but vowed to do better next time.
- The students eagerly awaited their report cards to see their final grades.
a relative rank, level, or classification within a graded system
- He reached the highest grade in the military hierarchy.
- Workers were promoted to a higher grade based on experience.
- The coffee beans were sorted by grade.
- The gemstones were classified into three grades of quality.
- Employees in the same grade receive similar pay.
a group of students taught together, typically in the same year of school
- The grade celebrated the end of the school year with a party.
- All students in her grade attended the assembly.
- The grade prepared a project together for the science fair.
- The teacher assigned work appropriate for the grade.
- Students in the same grade share many classes.
the slope or steepness of a surface, road, or incline
- The highway has a steep grade near the mountain pass.
- Engineers calculated the grade of the ramp.
- The bike path follows a gentle grade.
- They adjusted the railway to reduce the grade.
- The construction crew measured the road's grade carefully.
a type of animal, especially cattle, resulting from crossbreeding with a superior breed
- The farmer raised grade cattle for better milk production.
- Grade livestock are often sold at higher prices.
- The ranch specializes in grade beef.
- He purchased grade cows to improve his herd.
- The vet inspected the grade animals for health.
a level or measure of intensity, quality, or amount
- The sauce comes in several grades of spiciness.
- There are different grades of steel used in construction.
- The test measures performance on a grade scale.
- The wine was sold by grade of quality.
- He adjusted the brightness to a lower grade.
the height or elevation of the ground where a structure stands
- The house was built above the surrounding grade.
- The architects adjusted the grade to prevent flooding.
- The building's foundation matches the existing grade.
- They leveled the grade before construction.
- The new pavement follows the natural grade of the land.
a degree of ablaut in linguistics, showing a vowel change
- The verb appears in three grades of ablaut.
- Linguists studied the grade alternation in Indo-European roots.
- The noun has a different grade than the verb.
- The word's grade shifts between singular and plural forms.
- The historical grade explains vowel patterns in the language.
one-hundredth of a right angle, used in angular measurement
- The engineer measured the slope in grades.
- One grade equals 0.9 degrees.
- Surveyors often use grades instead of degrees for precision.
- The instrument shows angles in grades and minutes.
- The architect converted degrees into grades for the plan.