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grade

|grade|

B1

/ɡreɪd/

level or rank

Etymology
Etymology Information

'grade' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'gradus,' where 'gradus' meant 'step' or 'degree.'

Historical Evolution

'gradus' transformed into the Old French word 'grade,' and eventually became the modern English word 'grade.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'step' or 'degree,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to quality and evaluation.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a level of quality, size, importance, etc.

The quality of the product was of a high grade.

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Noun 2

a mark indicating the quality of a student's work.

She received a good grade on her math test.

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Verb 1

to assign a rank or score to something.

The teacher will grade the exams over the weekend.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35