Word: GRADES
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Definition of GRADES
- A rating.
"I gave him a good grade for effort."
- The performance of an individual or group on an examination or test, expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a score.
"He got a good grade on the test."
- A degree or level of something; a position within a scale; a degree of quality.
- To assign scores to the components of an academic test.
- To assign a score to overall academic performance.
- To organize in grades.
"a graded reader"
- Grammar school, primary school, or the years of school prior to high school.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Like many English words, its origin likely blends multiple historical linguistic influences, though exact etymology is undetermined.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "grades" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "grades" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 8 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing GRADES:
- # the grades effect
- # master of grades
- # playing with grades
- # in terms of grades
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