1
: of inferior grade or quality
2
: being near that extreme of a specified range which is lowest, least intense, least serious, or least competent
a low-grade fever
a low-grade infection
Examples of low-grade in a Sentence
plumbing fixtures that were made out of low-grade materials
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Shot on low-grade digital cameras that made every image look even more apocalyptic and degraded, the film remains utterly terrifying, boasting excellent supporting turns from Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson as Jim’s fellow survivors.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 28 June 2025
The low-grade version is linked with a one in 10 chance of developing esophageal cancer, while the high-grade version increases to a one in five chance.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2025
Built on rapid production cycles, many fast fashion items are made with low-grade materials and manufactured in developing countries under low-wage conditions.
—Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Shot on low-grade digital cameras that made every image look even more apocalyptic and degraded, the film remains utterly terrifying, boasting excellent supporting turns from Naomie Harris and Brendan Gleeson as Jim’s fellow survivors.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
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“Low-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-grade. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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low-grade
adjective
: being near that extreme of a specified range which is lowest, least intense, or least competent
a low-grade fever
a low-grade infection
compare high-grade
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