regrade

verb

re·​grade (ˌ)rē-ˈgrād 

regraded; regrading

transitive verb

: to grade (something) again: such as

a

: to provide (something, such as a road) with a newly smooth horizontal or sloping surface

The city will regrade and repave the road.

b

: to assign a new grade or mark to (something)

regrade an exam

Examples of regrade in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The rutted areas are being regraded and releveled to prepare for new topsoil, and Riot Fest has secured up to five acres of sod. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Hand weeding, rototilling, regrading to fill low spots, adding soil enhancements (manure) and finally seeding and watering. — Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 Aug. 2026

Add French drains to help eliminate standing water or regrade the lawn. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 May 2026

This action allowed crews to remove the mat, regrade the channel, and replant the site with native vegetation. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for regrade

• afraid
• allayed
• arcade
• arrayed
• assayed
• barmaid
• betrayed
• blockade
• bridesmaid
• brigade
• brocade
• buffeted