1. the practice of assigning grades that are higher than a student's work or performance actually deserves
Usage: education; commonly used in academic contexts

1. to assign a grade that is higher than deserved; to grade too generously
Usage: education; present participle or gerund form of 'overgrade'

Examples

• Teachers worry that overgrading undermines academic standards.
• The school board addressed concerns about overgrading in the district.
• Overgrading students does not help them understand their true performance level.
• Some educators argue that overgrading inflates student confidence without building real skills.
• The principal implemented new grading policies to prevent overgrading.
• Parents questioned whether overgrading was making it harder for students to succeed in college.