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

  • (..) - Know what I heard the other day? "Heartbeat, It's a Lovebeat" by little Tony DeFranco and the DeFranco family. I haven't heard that song since I was in the fifth fuckin' grade. When I was comin' down here, "The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia" came on. I ain't heard that song (..)
    1992 Reservoir Dogs