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n. - A variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed; A position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality. Also: A mark that a student is given for their work or for an examination.

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Usage examples (42)
  • grade A milk
  • Lumber of the highest grade
  • The base of the tower was below grade
  • grade tests
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  • The beauty school student received a failing "grade" (a mark indicating a level of accomplishment) when she "grayed" (to have made gray) her model's blonde hair.
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