grading
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
the process of checking and giving marks to students' exams or homework.
the process of evaluating and assigning marks or grades to academic work.
Simple“The teacher spent the whole weekend grading the final exams.”
In context“The university introduced a new rubric to ensure that grading remained consistent across different departments and teaching assistants.”
UsageCommonly used in American English where British English speakers would prefer 'marking'.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
sorting things into groups based on their quality or size.
the act of classifying or sorting items according to a specific scale of quality, size, or value.
Simple“The grading of the fruit happens right after it is picked from the trees.”
In context“Strict grading standards for gemstones ensure that consumers understand the clarity and value of the diamond they are purchasing.”
UsageOften used in industrial or agricultural contexts.
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
leveling or sloping the ground to prepare it for a building or a road.
the process of reshaping the land surface to ensure proper drainage or to prepare a foundation for construction.
Simple“They finished the grading of the lot before they started building the house.”
In context“Improper grading of the landscape can lead to significant water damage if rain flows toward the foundation instead of away from it.”
UsageTypically refers to civil engineering or landscaping work.
Synonyms
“This is the third year that grading has returned to pre-pandemic standards across all three nations.”
“No-zero grading policies prevent teachers from giving zeros on any assignment or test.”