grad

2 of 3

noun

: one hundredth of a right angle

grad

3 of 3

abbreviation

graduated

Examples of grad in a Sentence

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Noun or adjective
Notable Cathedral Catholic High School grad Lucky Sutton (11 carries, 36 yards) had a 1-yard touchdown run while leading the running backs in carries and yards. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2024 Epic grads will have a shot at jobs with FEAM and other CVG employers, the airport said in a press release. The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for grad 

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Word History

Etymology

Noun or adjective

by shortening

Noun

French grade degree, from Latin gradus

First Known Use

Noun Or Adjective

circa 1871, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grad was circa 1871

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“Grad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grad. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

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grad

noun or adjective
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