1. a level or rank in a system of classification
2. a mark indicating the quality of a student’s work
3. a year group in school

1. to give a mark to student work
2. to arrange in levels or ranks

Examples

• She received an A grade on her math test.
• My daughter is in third grade this year.
• The teacher spent hours grading papers.
• The road has a steep grade going up the mountain.
• High-grade steel is used in construction.
• Students are graded on participation and homework.
• The hill has a 10% grade.
• Please grade these essays by Friday.