grade grade /ˈgreɪd/

noun

1. () [ N. American] A body of students who are taught together  ( course , form , class , grade [ N. American] )
   a body of students who are taught together
    Early morning classes are always sleepy
   early morning classes are always sleepy
   
   
2. () A relative position or degree of value in a graded group  ( tier , grade , level )
   a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
    Lumber of the highest grade
   lumber of the highest grade
   
3. () [ N. American] The gradient of a slope, road or other surface  ( grade [ N. American] )
   the gradient of a slope, road or other surface
    The road had a steep grade
   the road had a steep grade
   
4. A variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed  ( grade )
   a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed
    The farmer introduced a grade to improve the quality of his cattle stock.
   The farmer introduced a grade to improve the quality of his cattle stock.
   
   
5. A position on a scale of intensity, amount or quality  ( grade , degree , level )
   a position on a scale of intensity, amount or quality
    A moderate grade of intelligence
   a moderate grade of intelligence
    A high level of care is required
   a high level of care is required
    It is all a matter of degree
   it is all a matter of degree
   
6. The height of the ground on which something stands  ( grade , ground level )
   the height of the ground on which something stands
    The base of the tower was below grade
   the base of the tower was below grade
   
7. A number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)  ( grade , mark , score )
   a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
    She made good marks in algebra
   she made good marks in algebra
    Grade A milk
   grade A milk
    What was your score on your homework?
   what was your score on your homework?
   
8. A degree of ablaut  ( gradation , grade )
   a degree of ablaut
   
9. One-hundredth of a right angle  ( grad , grade )
   one-hundredth of a right angle
   

verb

1. () Assign a rank or rating to  ( order , range , grade , place , rank , rate )
   assign a rank or rating to
    How would you rank these students?
   how would you rank these students?
    The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
   The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
   
2. Determine the grade of or assign a grade to  ( grade )
   determine the grade of or assign a grade to
   
3. Assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation  ( grade , mark , score )
   assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
    Grade tests
   grade tests
    Score the SAT essays
   score the SAT essays
    Mark homework
   mark homework
   
4. Level to the right gradient  ( grade )
   level to the right gradient