[noun] a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance); "she made good marks in algebra"; "grade A milk"; "what was your score on your homework?" Synonyms:mark, score
[noun] the height of the ground on which something stands; "the base of the tower was below grade" Synonyms:ground level
[noun] a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate degree of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree" Synonyms:degree, level
[noun] a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed
[verb] assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide" Synonyms:rate, rank, range, order, place
[verb] level to the right gradient
[verb] assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation; "grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework" Synonyms:score, mark
[verb] determine the grade of or assign a grade to