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Synonyms: grade Definition: a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed

Hypernyms: cows, kine, oxen, Bos taurus, cattle Definition: domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age Usage: so many head of cattle; wait till the cows come home; seven thin and ill-favored kine- Bible; a team of oxen

Synonyms: grade Definition: the gradient of a slope or road or other surface Usage: the road had a steep grade

Hypernyms: gradient, slope Definition: the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal Usage: a five-degree gradient

Synonyms: degree, grade, level Definition: a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality Usage: a moderate grade of intelligence; a high level of care is required; it is all a matter of degree

Hypernyms: property Definition: a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class Usage: a study of the physical properties of atomic particles

Synonyms: grade, ground level Definition: the height of the ground on which something stands Usage: the base of the tower was below grade

Hypernyms: elevation Definition: distance of something above a reference point (such as sea level) Usage: there was snow at the higher elevations

Synonyms: grade, mark, score Definition: a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) Usage: she made good marks in algebra; grade A milk; what was your score on your homework?

Hypernyms: rating, evaluation, valuation Definition: an appraisal of the value of something Usage: he set a high valuation on friendship

Synonyms: gradation, grade Definition: a degree of ablaut

Hypernyms: ablaut Definition: a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song)

Synonyms: course, class, grade, form Definition: a body of students who are taught together Usage: early morning classes are always sleepy

Hypernyms: gathering, assemblage Definition: a group of persons together in one place

Synonyms: grad, grade Definition: one-hundredth of a right angle

Hypernyms: angular unit Definition: a unit of measurement for angles

Synonyms: grade Definition: determine the grade of or assign a grade to

Hypernyms: class, classify, assort, separate, sort, sort out Definition: arrange or order by classes or categories Usage: How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?

Synonyms: grade, mark, score Definition: assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation Usage: grade tests; score the SAT essays; mark homework

Hypernyms: assess, appraise, measure, valuate, value, evaluate Definition: evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of Usage: I will have the family jewels appraised by a professional; access all the factors when taking a risk

Synonyms: place, range, rank, rate, grade, order Definition: assign a rank or rating to Usage: how would you rank these students?; The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide

Hypernyms: evaluate, judge, pass judgment Definition: form a critical opinion of Usage: I cannot judge some works of modern art; How do you evaluate this grant proposal? We shouldn't pass judgment on other people