Definition of low–grade
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
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First Known Use of low–grade
1877
LOW–GRADE Defined for English Language Learners
low-grade
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adjective
Definition of low–grade for English Language Learners
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: of poor quality
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: not very strong or severe
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low–grade
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adjective
\ˈlō-ˈgrād\
Medical Definition of low–grade
: 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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