grade
noun.
a body of students who are taught together
early morning classes are always sleepy
Synonym: class, course, form
noun.
a relative position or degree of value in a graded group
lumber of the highest grade
Synonym: level, tier
noun.
the gradient of a slope or road or other surface
the road had a steep grade
noun.
one-hundredth of a right angle
Synonym: grad
noun.
a degree of ablaut
Synonym: gradation
noun.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
she made good marks in algebra|grade A milk|what was your score on your homework?
Synonym: mark, score
noun.
the height of the ground on which something stands
the base of the tower was below grade
Synonym: ground level
noun.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
a moderate grade of intelligence|a high level of care is required|it is all a matter of degree
Synonym: degree, level
noun.
a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed
verb.
assign a rank or rating to
how would you rank these students?|The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
Synonym: order, place, range, rank, rate
verb.
level to the right gradient
verb.
assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation
grade tests|score the SAT essays|mark homework
Synonym: mark, score
verb.
determine the grade of or assign a grade to