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grade

 
 
/greɪd/ noun [C]

Definition

SCORE a number or letter that shows how good someone's work or performance is: Steve never studies, but he always gets good grades.UK Carla got a grade A in German.
LEVEL a level of quality, size, importance, etc: I applied for a position a grade higher than my current job.
SCHOOL GROUP US a school class or group of classes for students of the same age or ability: My son is in fifth grade.
(Definition of grade noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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