Pronunciation: /ɡreɪd/
noun a level of rank, quality, proficiency, or value
A1 I received a good grade on my math test.
A2 She got a low grade on her English assignment.
B1 The teacher will average all the grades to calculate the final grade.
B2 He was disappointed with his grade on the project after putting in so much effort.
C1 The professor gave me a high grade on my research paper for its originality and depth.
C2 Her consistent high grades throughout the semester earned her a spot on the Dean's List.
verb to assign a rank or score to someone or something
A1 I grade my students' homework every week.
A2 The teacher graded the test fairly.
B1 The company will grade your performance based on your results.
B2 The judge will grade the dancers on their technique and presentation.
C1 The restaurant critic graded the new menu as exceptional.
C2 The quality of the wine is graded by experts based on taste, aroma, and complexity.
adjective used to describe something of a particular quality or standard
A1 The kindergarten teacher gave each student a grade on their coloring assignment.
A2 The students were excited to receive their grades on the simple math test.
B1 The high school teacher explained the grading rubric for the science project.
B2 The college professor provided detailed feedback on the students' high-grade research papers.
C1 The company only hires employees with top-grade qualifications and experience.
C2 The expert panel awarded the highest grade to the innovative research proposal.
formal The student received an A grade on the final exam.
informal I got a B grade on my math test.
slang She aced the test and got a top-grade.
figurative His performance in the competition was top-grade.
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