grading Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun the act of arranging in a graduated series
   scaling.
   
2. noun changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface
   leveling.
   
3. noun evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score
   scoring; marking.
   
   • what he disliked about teaching was all the grading he had to do
4. verb assign a rank or rating to
   grade; range; rank; rate; place; order.
   
   • how would you rank these students?
   • The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
5. verb level to the right gradient
   grade.
   
6. verb assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
   grade; score; mark.
   
   • grade tests
   • score the SAT essays
   • mark homework
7. verb determine the grade of or assign a grade to
   grade.
   

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