1
as in classifying
to arrange or assign according to type
grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"
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as in ranking
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens
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Recent Examples of grading
The group has 10 gem identification and grading laboratories around the world providing grading reports that generate revenues; seven research laboratories, and seven schools worldwide.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Pulled by collector Cavelle McDonald from a box purchased at NorCal Sports Cards, the card was then submitted to PSA for grading.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Designed by creatives and aimed at creatives, the Clarity Touch 6K delivers true-to-life colors for editing photos and proofing for print or color grading hi-res video footage.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
From 2004 to 2020, Pokémon card prices rose 282%, according to an index compiled by Collectors, which owns card grading agency Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA).
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The Academy knew retroactively grading the crew of a 90-year-old movie would be incoherent.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 May 2026
Superintendent Robert Kravitz said the grading system gives more students the opportunity to earn academic recognition.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Patterson also said a grading system that publicly ranks schools on an A-F scale is on his list of priorities for the week.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Canvas is used by thousands of schools and universities nationwide for assignments, grading, notes and tests.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 8 May 2026
David Moin, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Pulled by collector Cavelle McDonald from a box purchased at NorCal Sports Cards, the card was then submitted to PSA for grading.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Designed by creatives and aimed at creatives, the Clarity Touch 6K delivers true-to-life colors for editing photos and proofing for print or color grading hi-res video footage.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
From 2004 to 2020, Pokémon card prices rose 282%, according to an index compiled by Collectors, which owns card grading agency Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA).
—Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 22 May 2026
The Academy knew retroactively grading the crew of a 90-year-old movie would be incoherent.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 17 May 2026
Superintendent Robert Kravitz said the grading system gives more students the opportunity to earn academic recognition.
—Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Patterson also said a grading system that publicly ranks schools on an A-F scale is on his list of priorities for the week.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
Canvas is used by thousands of schools and universities nationwide for assignments, grading, notes and tests.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grading
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The team began sorting through possible origins for this high-energy neutrino particle by acting like cosmic forensic detectives, classifying the detection of the particle as a crime scene and hunting for potential clues that point toward a culprit.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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Researchers debuted an inventory for classifying apocalyptic belief, comprising anthropogenic causality, theogenic causality, imminence, personal control, and the question of whether the end is a good or bad thing.—
Wyatt Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
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With their power ranking for the playoffs and their youth, the Diablos carried the profile of an underdog.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
31 May 2026
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Justice Department lawyers asked Eaton to allow one or two of Scott’s deputies to appear in his place, arguing that as a high-ranking presidential appointee, the CBP chief could not be compelled to testify in court.—
Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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This plan included a prohibition on shark finning -- the process of removing shark fins at sea and discarding the rest of the shark -- and grouping sharks into different complexes to simplify the management of dozens of species.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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Not having a clear system or grouping like items together.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
28 May 2026
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This isn’t to say any of these teams would have challenged eventual champion LSU; the point is that distinguishing between teams 10 and 20 for inclusion in a 16-team CFP is virtually impossible.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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The first distinguishing feature is the nature of the problem being attacked.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The honor comes from the Italian pizza-rating agency Top 50 Pizza, which reviews and ranks pizzerias around the world.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Recapping the last few seasons of The Boys has sometimes been a strange experience, especially in rating individual episodes.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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That also includes improving other design choices such as better material labeling, use of non-carbon black pigments and limiting multi-material and complex attachment disruptors to improve sorting accuracy.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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Target employs 9,300 people across 45 stores in Colorado, as well as at a dry goods distribution facility in Pueblo and a sorting center in Denver.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Seal garbage tightly in bags, and rinse out bottles and cans before placing in recycling bins.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Start by placing the pan on the stovetop with kosher salt sprinkled in it.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
4 June 2026
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“Grading.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grading. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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