grade
/ɡɹeɪd/ · grad·e
noun
- A rating. I gave him a good grade for effort.
- The performance of an individual or group on an examination or test, expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score. He got a good grade on the test.
- A degree or level of something; a position within a scale; a degree of quality. The wine has a high grade of acidity.
verb
- To assign scores to the components of an academic test. The teacher graded the math test.
- To assign a score to overall academic performance. The professor graded the student's final project.
- To organize in grades. a graded reader
Did you know? The term 'grade' is often used in various contexts, including education, quality control, and even wine tasting, where it refers to the level of acidity or quality of the wine.