grade

1. grade (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A rating.

Example: This fine-grade coin from 1837 is worth a good amount.

2. grade (noun) — sense 2

Definition: Performance on a test or other evaluation(s), expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.

Example: He got a good grade on the test.

3. grade (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A degree or level of something; a position within a scale; a degree of quality.

Example: There are a lot of varieties of diatomaceous earth, so when you are shopping, be sure to get the right stuff! Make sure that you get food grade diatomaceous earth. Some people make 3% of the food they eat be diatomaceous earth.

4. grade (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To assign scores to the components of an academic test, or to overall academic performance.

5. grade (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To organize in grades.

Example: a graded reader

6. grade (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To flatten, level, or smooth a large surface, especially with a grader.

Example: to grade land before building on it