grades 1 of 2

noun

Definition of gradesnext
plural of grade
1
as in stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking just one grade removed from completion

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2
as in rates
degree of excellence only motor oil of the highest grade for his fancy sports car

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3
as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric

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4
as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared that painting just doesn't make the grade

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5
as in slopes
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the hill rises at a seven percent grade

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grades

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of grade
1
as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"

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2
as in is
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grades
  1. rates
  2. standards
  3. chapters
  4. criteria
  5. classifies
  6. inclinations
  7. benchmarks
  8. distinguishes
Noun
  • With vacancy rates in some cities across the country still at all-time highs, the focus has shifted to the optimization of space, and creating spaces that tenants will want to use will be instrumental to landlords’ success in today’s office landscape.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With Americans still exhibiting high rates of obesity, added sugars under the microscope, and consumers demanding better-for-you foods and beverages, healthier LNCS are poised for strong growth.
    Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of rates
Noun
  • The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First, assess the security measures in place, including the use of encryption standards and incident response plans.
    Lior Lamesh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
Noun
  • The bulk of the game revolves around exploring historically rich areas like Vatican City or Egypt, with some chapters playing in movie-like linear fashion while others opening to a more free-play experience.
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Instead of formulating the book with dish after dish, chapters begin with a core recipe to provide a jumping off point for a few days of meals.
    The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of chapters
Noun
  • Quality management features could be used to automatically score agent interactions based on predefined criteria, helping identify top performers and areas for improvement.
    Melody Brue, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, a single solution meeting all these criteria has been hard to develop, until now.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of criteria
Verb
  • This system also classifies the importance of manual or automatic repair and the defect type.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The National Weather Service (NWS) has shared information on what classifies as a blizzard, which are deadly winter storms that combine blowing snow and wind, resulting in extremely limited visibility.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of classifies
Noun
  • Einstein’s first inclinations about the idea can also be found in his letters to Marić.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
  • Poor Olivia is just trying to survive the holidays while dealing with drunken Santas, her mother's sudden charitable inclinations and baking disasters that even Clark couldn't put a positive spin on.
    Sabienna Bowman, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of inclinations
Noun
  • To prove value to payers, patients and local communities, providers today are utilizing benchmarks and information from leading, quantitative rankings programs as a north star for competitive analyses and performance improvement.
    Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • There is also skepticism about the benchmarks and tasks Google may have used to arrive at its comparison with current supercomputers.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of benchmarks
Verb
  • This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • But what distinguishes it is its ability to create an experience that combines the luxury of a hotel with the personalized warmth of a home.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
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