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grade

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/ɡɹeɪd/
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a letter or number given by a teacher to show how a student is performing in class, school, etc.

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A 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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