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Grade (Verb)

Assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation; "grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The teacher spent the entire weekend grading papers to get them back to her students on Monday.
She graded the essays according to the rubric she had provided at the beginning of the semester.
The professor didn't have time to grade all the exams, so he used a teaching assistant to help.
Her ability to grade complex math problems with precision earned her a reputation as a skilled teacher.
The tutor was hired to grade assignments and provide feedback to students over the summer session.

Determine the grade of or assign a grade to.

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The teacher took a week to grade all the final exams and calculate the students' overall scores.
After reviewing the assignments, the professor decided to grade them on the curve due to the high level of difficulty.
The chef carefully grades the levels of sweetness and spice in the new sauce before serving it to customers.
Her presentation was grade A, with excellent slides and a confident delivery.
The students anxiously waited for their science project to be graded by the judges.

Assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The teacher will grade the assignments based on the accuracy of calculations.
The restaurant critic will grade each dining experience before submitting her review.
All contestants will be grade on their performance and the top three will move to the final round.
A panel of experts will grade the art entries to select the winner.
The professor will grade the papers on clarity, grammar, and content.

Level to the right gradient.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The bulldozer was used to grade the road before resurfacing it with new asphalt.
The construction team carefully planned the excavation to grade the grounds for a stable foundation.
To grade the land properly, the farmer rented a tractor with a heavy-duty blade attachment.
The crew worked tirelessly to grade the ground on the new construction site to ensure the building would sit level.
Before laying the pipe, the excavators needed to grade the bottom of the ditch to allow for smooth installation.