1
: of superior grade or quality
high-grade bonds
2
a
: being near the upper or most favorable extreme of a specified range
b
: medically serious or life-threatening
a high-grade tumor

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Visitors can also enjoy high-grade matcha from Kettl, the first U.S.-based Japanese tea brand, along with a variety of herbal teas. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Oct. 2024 Initiale Vodka is produced using high-grade French rye with trace amounts of lemon, milk and cumin and pristine water from natural springs in France. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 On the day of the operation, patients are met with various operational details that use high-grade measures. Tyler Shepherd, The Courier-Journal, 28 Sep. 2024 That borrowing costs for high-grade corporations who tap the bond market for money – and US home buyers who take out long-term mortgages – peaked LAST OCTOBER! Moneyshow, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for high-grade 

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of high-grade was in 1826

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“High-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-grade. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

high-grade

adjective
ˈhī-ˈgrād
: of a better grade or quality

Medical Definition

high-grade

adjective
: being near the upper, most serious, or most life-threatening extreme of a specified range
high-grade gliomas
high-grade cervical dysplasia
compare low-grade

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