What does GRADE mean?

Grade

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition:

• Noun: a level or standard of performance or achievement, a mark indicating the quality of a students work, a slope or gradient.
• Verb: give a grade or rank to (someone or something), arrange in or allocate to grades; classify.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ɡreɪd/
• UK: /ɡreɪd/

Origin and Usage:

The word "grade" originated from the Latin word "gradus" meaning "step" or "degree". It has been in use since the 16th century. The noun form of "grade" is commonly used in education to indicate a level of performance or achievement, while the verb form is used to give a rank or classify something.

Synonyms:

• Noun: level, standard, mark, rating, slope, gradient
• Verb: rank, rate, evaluate, classify, sort

Related Words:

• Great
• Raged
• Ridge
• Greed
• Rider

Example Sentences:

• The teacher gave him a good grade on his essay.
• Shes in the third grade this year.
• The road has a steep grade.
• The company graded the applicants based on their qualifications.
• The eggs are graded according to size.