grading

(noun) the act of arranging in a graduated series. Synonyms: scaling.

(noun) changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface. Synonyms: leveling.

(noun) evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score. Synonyms: marking, scoring. Example: "What he disliked about teaching was all the grading he had to do."

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

(verb) level to the right gradient. Synonyms: grade.

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

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