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.
Recent Examples on the Web Parents who don’t like the results have no way of tracking down those pushy graders and telling them to ease up. Teachers, parents and students at schools devoted to college-level courses tell me that struggling with the material is essential to learning. Jay Mathews, Washington Post, 13 July 2024 As little as one hour on mobile devices has been linked to behavioral issues and inability to pay attention, according to a study among Japanese first graders. Allie Volpe, Vox, 12 July 2024 Pitt assistant coach Milan Brown took notice of Carrington as a 10th grader while on a DMV recruiting tour. Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 25 June 2024 The lies of Trump are like those of a seventh grader who is trying to intimidate the guys and impress the pretty girls. Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grader 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Grader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grader. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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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