grade

Definition

  • noun: a level of study that is completed by a student during one year
  • noun: a position in a scale of ranks or qualities
  • verb: to give a grade to (a student or a student's work)
  • verb: to arrange in 'grades'
  • synonyms: sort, acclivity, adjust

Examples

  • ('US') I got a good 'grade' on my math test. = ('Brit') I got a good 'grade' in my maths test.

  • Many people apply for these positions, but only a few 'make the grade'.

  • How would you 'grade' your meal on a scale from one to five?

Movie quotes

  • (..) You're right about everything. She's in love with Peter. - Parker? - Yeah. And how does he feel about her? He's loved her since the th grade. He pretends like he doesn't, but there's no one Peter cares for more. I'm so sorry. I haven't always been there for you, have I? (..)
    2002 Spider-Man
  • (..) in all the school plays. - Really? - Yeah. I cried like a baby when you played Cinderella. Peter, that was first grade. Well... ...even so. Sometimes... ...you know people. You can just see what's coming. (..)
    2002 Spider-Man