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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

  • (..) Go inside. Control room. That way. They evacuated the lab. What are you doing? I'm afraid that's above your pay grade, honey. Where's Henry? Dr. Wu works for us. That's not a real dinosaur. No, it ain't, kid. But somebody's gotta make sure (..)
    2015 Jurassic World