grader

noun

grad·​er ˈgrā-dər How to pronounce grader (audio)
1
: one that grades
2
: a machine for leveling earth
3
: a pupil in a school grade
a fifth grader

Examples of grader in a Sentence

Her students say that she's a tough grader.
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Renovations to Northeast and Central middle schools would include preparing the buildings to move sixth graders in from elementary schools as well as basics like improved plumbing, for a total of $5 million each. Maria Benevento, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025 Listen to this article An Aurora seventh grader achieved a scholastic twofer last week, winning Denver’s regional science fair and the Colorado state spelling bee in a six-day span. Elizabeth Hernandez, The Denver Post, 13 Mar. 2025 Around the country, only 17 percent of Black fourth graders read proficiently. Malaika Jabali, Essence, 10 Mar. 2025 His son is a fourth grader at Bette Perot Elementary School. Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grader

Word History

First Known Use

1832, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of grader was in 1832

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“Grader.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grader. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

grader

noun
grad·​er ˈgrād-ər How to pronounce grader (audio)
1
: one that grades
2
: a machine for leveling earth
3
: a pupil in a school grade
a group of sixth graders

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