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
After looking like a potential grad transfer disappointment early in his Notre Dame career, Smith’s performance gives the Irish a different way to cover. Pete Sampson, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 For bachelors’ grads, the superpowers are analysis and communication. Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 27 Sep. 2025
Noun
But during the pandemic, joblessness among recent college grads began consistently exceeding the overall rate. Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Sep. 2025 Eastlake High School grad Tony Jefferson is a marvel. Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grad

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 1 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

grad

noun or adjective
ˈgrad
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