step, stage or degree of rank, quality, etc.; level of classification
mark given in an examination or for school work
level of (especially musical) skill at which a pupil is tested
division of a school based on the age of the pupils; pupils in such a division
"early morning classes are always sleepy"
"lumber of the highest grade"
"the road had a steep grade"
"she made good marks in algebra"
"grade A milk"
"what was your score on your homework?"
"the base of the tower was below grade"
"a moderate grade of intelligence"
"a high level of care is required"
"it is all a matter of degree"
"how would you rank these students?"
"The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
"grade tests"
"score the SAT essays"
"mark homework"
Grade animals..can be made..as productive as thorough-breds.
出自: attrib.
Neuroses might be graded by the inability to tolerate ambiguous situations.
出自: S. Bellow