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

  • (..) what the fuck are you doing? You don't need the money or the pain in the ass. And they will catch you. I haven't needed the money... ...since I took Archie's milk money in the third grade. Tell you the truth, I don't need pussy anymore, either. But I like it. Point I'm making here is, Bill... (..)
    2006 The Departed