grade

Verb

• determine the grade of or assign a grade to

• assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
  • grade tests
    
  • score the SAT essays
    
  • mark homework
    

• level to the right gradient

• assign a rank or rating to
  • how would you rank these students?
    
  • The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
    

Noun

• a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed

• a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
  • a moderate grade of intelligence
    
  • a high level of care is required
    
  • it is all a matter of degree
    

• the height of the ground on which something stands
  • the base of the tower was below grade
    

• a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
  • she made good marks in algebra
    
  • grade A milk
    
  • what was your score on your homework?
    

• a degree of ablaut

• one-hundredth of a right angle

• the gradient of a slope or road or other surface
  • the road had a steep grade
    

• a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
  • lumber of the highest grade
    

• a body of students who are taught together
  • early morning classes are always sleepy
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  score , mark , rate , rank , range , order , place , degree , level , ground level , gradation , grad , tier , class , form , course