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Meaning of the word grades in English

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grades

Noun

1.

a particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, intensity, or value.

Example:
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sea salt is usually available in coarse or fine grades
Synonym:
category class classification grouping group set section bracket division type brand
2.

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

Example:
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I got good grades last semester
Synonym:
mark score grading assessment evaluation appraisal

Verb

1.

arrange in or allocate to grades; class or sort.

Example:
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they are graded according to thickness
Synonym:
classify class categorize bracket sort group order arrange type pigeonhole brand size rank evaluate rate value range graduate calibrate
2.

give a mark to (a student or a piece of work).

Synonym:
assess mark score judge evaluate appraise
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grade grade school grade crossing make the grade grade point average