Quick definitions from Macmillan ( )

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Quick definitions from WordNet (grade)

▸ noun:  a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed
▸ noun:  the gradient of a slope or road or other surface ("The road had a steep grade")
▸ noun:  the height of the ground on which something stands ("The base of the tower was below grade")
▸ noun:  a degree of ablaut
▸ noun:  a relative position or degree of value in a graded group ("Lumber of the highest grade")
▸ noun:  a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
▸ noun:  a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) ("Grade A milk")
▸ noun:  one-hundredth of a right angle
▸ noun:  a body of students who are taught together
▸ verb:  determine the grade of or assign a grade to
▸ verb:  assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation ("Grade tests")
▸ verb:  level to the right gradient
▸ verb:  assign a rank or rating to
▸ name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #51581)

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