grad

2 of 3

noun

: one hundredth of a right angle

grad

3 of 3

abbreviation

graduated

Examples of grad in a Sentence

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Noun or adjective
Borah grad Nathan Green (2021) won his second national title in the men’s 1,500 meters last season. Idaho Statesman, 15 June 2026 James, from Milford, a Hamden Hall grad, fired a 7-under 63 on Friday — tied for the low round of the tournament thus far — and was the tournament leader at the halfway mark at 10-under par. From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026
Noun
The Zephyr’s collapse also affects Rocky Mountain High grad Kelsey Oyler (2021), who played in 27 of 28 games as a rookie this past season, including 22 starts. Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2026 James, from Milford, a Hamden Hall grad, fired a 7-under 63 on Friday — tied for the low round of the tournament thus far — and was the tournament leader at the halfway mark at 10-under par. From Staff Reports, Hartford Courant, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grad

Word History

Etymology

Noun or adjective

by shortening

Noun

French grade degree, from Latin gradus

First Known Use

Noun Or Adjective

circa 1871, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grad was circa 1871

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“Grad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grad. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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noun or adjective
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