Word
grading
Phoneticsgrad·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ/
UK/ɡɹˈeɪdɪŋ/
Definitions
01marking student work
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun American English
n. the process of checking and giving marks to students' exams or homework.
n. the process of evaluating and assigning marks or grades to academic work.
“The teacher spent the whole weekend grading the final exams.”
“The university introduced a new rubric to ensure that grading remained consistent across different departments and teaching assistants.”
Usage
Commonly used in American English where British English speakers would prefer 'marking'.
Synonyms
02sorting by quality
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. sorting things into groups based on their quality or size.
n. the act of classifying or sorting items according to a specific scale of quality, size, or value.
“The grading of the fruit happens right after it is picked from the trees.”
“Strict grading standards for gemstones ensure that consumers understand the clarity and value of the diamond they are purchasing.”
Usage
Often used in industrial or agricultural contexts.
Synonyms
03leveling the ground
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Technical
n. leveling or sloping the ground to prepare it for a building or a road.
n. the process of reshaping the land surface to ensure proper drainage or to prepare a foundation for construction.
“They finished the grading of the lot before they started building the house.”
“Improper grading of the landscape can lead to significant water damage if rain flows toward the foundation instead of away from it.”
Usage
Typically refers to civil engineering or landscaping work.
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“No-zero grading policies prevent teachers from giving zeros on any assignment or test.” “This is the third year that grading has returned to pre-pandemic standards across all three nations.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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