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
McCurdy, 41, of Orlando, an Olympia High School and Florida A&M University grad, was a legislative aide to former state Sen. Randolph Bracy, Bracy Davis’ brother, and Thompson before being elected to the state House in 2020. Steven Lemongello, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025 Reid Hoffman has thoughts about new college grads and the AI revolution. Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 19 June 2025
Noun
College graduations are behind us, and many new grads are stepping into their first professional jobs. William Arruda, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025 Here’s what new graduates should keep in mind during and after the job hunt: More: New grads want remote, high-paying jobs that align with their values. Rachel Barber, USA Today, 20 June 2025 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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grad

noun or adjective
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