What does grading mean?
Grading means present participle and gerund of grade.
Grading
/ˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of grade.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of grade
- A rank or grade.
- (mathematics) Gradation.
- The act of reshaping the contour of the landscape so as to provide rainwater drainage around buildings, create lawns and gardens, prepare roadbeds, and so on.
- (Philippines, education) Ellipsis of grading period.
Example Sentences
He had no fear of Keefer's higher military rank. He was sure the communicator laughed at such gradings.
No matter how dubious, or even fictitious, examination gradings may sometimes be, they make judgements possible on educational progress and on the maintenance of standards.
Today is my first grading exam.
Synonyms for grading
Antonyms for grading
Related Words
Word Forms
- gradings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for grading?
Common synonyms include scaling, leveling.
What is the opposite of grading?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use grading in a sentence?
He had no fear of Keefer's higher military rank. He was sure the communicator laughed at such gradings.
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