ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Grading

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Grading is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of grade.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of grade.

More Meanings

  1. A rank or grade.
  2. (mathematics) Gradation.
  3. (Philippines, education) Ellipsis of grading period.
  4. 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.

Example Sentences

Today is my first grading exam.
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.

Word Forms

Synonyms for grading

Depending on context, synonyms include scaling, leveling.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include leveling, scaling, rating, ranking, placement, ordering.

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