grader

noun

grad·​er ˈgrā-dər How to pronounce grader (audio)
1
: one that grades
2
: a machine for leveling earth
3
: a pupil in a school grade
a fifth grader

Examples of grader in a Sentence

Her students say that she's a tough grader.
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This inspiring, coming-of-age drama is the story of Melody Brooks, a quick-witted, non-verbal sixth grader with cerebral palsy who uses a wheelchair. Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2025 The school started with just preschoolers, but was expected to eventually serve toddlers through eighth graders, adding one grade every year. Heather Knight, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025 For instance, 8th graders have completed Harvard’s CS50 course, showcasing the program’s rigor. Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Francis Baumgartner was an eighth grader in private school when Pope Pius XII died in 1958. Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grader

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grader was in 1832

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“Grader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grader. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

grader

noun
grad·​er ˈgrād-ər How to pronounce grader (audio)
1
: one that grades
2
: a machine for leveling earth
3
: a pupil in a school grade
a group of sixth graders

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