n. the gradient of a slope or road or other surface; "the road had a steep grade"

n. a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed

n. a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); "she made good marks in algebra"; "grade A milk"; "what was your score on your homework?"

n. a degree of ablaut

n. a body of students who are taught together; "early morning classes are always sleepy"

n. one-hundredth of a right angle

n. a relative position or degree of value in a graded group; "lumber of the highest grade"

v. determine the grade of or assign a grade to

v. assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation; "grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework"

v. assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"

v. level to the right gradient

adj. of domestic animals; improved by selective breeding

adj. at surface level: "a grade crossing"