offgrade

1 of 2

adjective

: varying from and inferior to a standard grade
offgrade fruit
offgrade ore

offgrade

2 of 2

noun

"
: a product (as lumber) that is below standard

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

from the phrase off grade

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“Offgrade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/offgrade. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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