grade 1 of 3

noun

ˈgrād How to pronounce grade (audio)
Definition of gradenext
1
as in inch
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking just one grade removed from completion

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2
as in rate
degree of excellence only motor oil of the highest grade for his fancy sports car

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3
as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric

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4
as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared that painting just doesn't make the grade

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5
as in slope
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the hill rises at a seven percent grade

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grade

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verb

1
as in to rank
to arrange or assign according to type grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"

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2
as in to be
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens

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grade

3 of 3

adjective

as in hybrid

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Recent Examples of grade
Noun
Maintaining grades and playing the sport with discipline and respect becomes tantamount to any wins or losses. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026 Text-to-image AI went from research curiosity to production-grade in a few years. — Haozhuang Dai, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
The grading process was one of the places where Darlington and colorist Daniel Gill really wanted the image to look grounded and authentic, not polished and Instagram-filtered. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026 The Donalds‘ vision for Florida students includes overhauling the state’s grading system for schools and opening the doors to Florida’s education system more widely to private enterprise. — Kairi Lowery, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grade
  1. inch
  2. rate
  3. category
  4. standard
  5. slope
  6. rank
  7. be
  8. hybrid
Noun
  • Meanwhile the adaptive air suspension varies ground clearance from five inches (127 mm) up to nine inches (229 mm) and lowers automatically at highway speeds to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and cornering stability.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • He is described as a Black male, 5-foot-7-inches tall, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of inch
Noun
  • Romania's position along the Danube puts it on the frontline of Russia's nightly strikes on Ukraine, thus forcing NATO warplanes into the air at an increasing rate.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On top of that, PNC tends to offer lower-than-average mortgage rates.
    — Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of rate
Noun
  • Book facing the ocean to catch the dramatic sunsets, and choose the Sapphire Junior Suite or any room category above it to gain access to Haute Living, a private lounge stocked with complimentary snacks and drinks throughout the day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The framework scores models across risk categories, including cybersecurity, biological and chemical weapons, and a model’s ability to act autonomously.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of category
Noun
  • The agreement Hansen describes would be a much larger legal matter than a standard screening NDA, and would not be asked of other individuals screening the film — including press and third-party marketing agencies.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This means clear standards, thoughtful planning and investment in new energy generation and transmission.
    — Frances Townsend, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of standard
Noun
  • Today, mature oaks and decades-old landscaping frame the slope from the home to the water and dock.
    — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The only redeeming aspect of the show happens here, on a ski slope, when their youngest daughter Valentina, who was born with Down syndrome, is treated to a lesson via an adaptive ski school.
    — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of slope
Verb
  • Pima County has for years ranked among the highest in the nation for the number of unidentified human remains, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).
    — Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • First, Foothill is ranked two leagues higher than Laguna Hills in the Orange County Football Conference.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rank
Verb
  • There are steps everywhere, apart from the restaurant, and access on and off the boats can be a bit tricky.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • According to the District Attorney’s Office, there were 571 parole hearings scheduled last year for people sentenced in San Diego to life in prison.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of be
Adjective
  • The animation is truly ugly, the characters moving at the framerate of a PowerPoint and looking less like the animals they’re supposed to be than weird hybrid troll creatures.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Adopting a hybrid payment infrastructure model can make implementation less risky and enable companies to balance speed and operational efficiency with settlement visibility.
    — Dr. Saheer Nelliparamban, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hybrid

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“Grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grade. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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