Definitions

1. noun

a level of achievement or a score indicating the quality of something

“She received a high grade on her math test.”

2. noun

a layer or stratum of rock or soil

“The geologist studied the different grades of rock in the canyon.”

3. verb

to assess the quality or value of something, especially in an official capacity

“The teacher graded the students’ essays.”

4. verb

to form or separate into layers or strata

“The river graded the sand into different layers.”

5. verb

to move or cause something to move slightly, especially upwards

“The elevator will grade the heavy boxes onto the truck.”