grade

(noun) a body of students who are taught together. Synonyms: class, form, course. Examples: "Early morning classes are always sleepy."

(noun) a relative position or degree of value in a graded group. Synonyms: level, tier. Examples: "Lumber of the highest grade."

(noun) the gradient of a slope or road or other surface. Examples: "The road had a steep grade."

(noun) one-hundredth of a right angle. Synonyms: grad.

(noun) a degree of ablaut. Synonyms: gradation.

(noun) a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance). Synonyms: mark, score. Examples: "She made good marks in algebra." "Grade a milk." "What was your score on your homework?."

(noun) the height of the ground on which something stands. Synonyms: ground level. Examples: "The base of the tower was below grade."

(noun) a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality. Synonyms: degree, level. Examples: "A moderate grade of intelligence." "A high level of care is required." "It is all a matter of degree."

(noun) a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed.

(verb) assign a rank or rating to. Synonyms: rate, rank, range, order, place. Examples: "How would you rank these students?." "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide."

(verb) level to the right gradient.

(verb) assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation. Synonyms: score, mark. Examples: "Grade tests." "Score the sat essays." "Mark homework."

(verb) determine the grade of or assign a grade to.