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Definition of grading

grading

/ˈɡreɪ.dɪŋ/
grad · ing
Plural:gradings
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grading Lexical Profile

grading Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of evaluating and assigning a mark, score, or rank to a student's academic work or to commercial goods based on quality.

Example

"The professor spent the entire weekend finishing the grading for the midterm exams."

2

The work of leveling or sloping the ground in preparation for a road, railway, or building foundation.

Example

"Proper site grading ensures that rainwater drains away from the house's foundation."

3

A formal examination or test in martial arts, music, or dance to progress to a higher belt or rank.

Example

"She passed her black belt grading on her first attempt."

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gradually
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Grading. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/grading
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