grades 1 of 2

noun

Definition of gradesnext
plural of grade
1
as in stages
an individual part of a process, series, or ranking just one grade removed from completion

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Relevance
2
as in rates
degree of excellence only motor oil of the highest grade for his fancy sports car

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3
as in types
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic there are various grades of wool to consider when selecting a fabric

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4
as in standards
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared that painting just doesn't make the grade

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5
as in slopes
the degree to which something rises up from a position level with the horizon the hill rises at a seven percent grade

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grades

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of grade
1
as in ranks
to arrange or assign according to type grade these apples "extra fancy" and those "fancy"

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2
as in is
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes believe it or not, that music grades pretty high with young teens

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  1. rates
  2. standards
  3. chapters
  4. criteria
  5. classifies
  6. inclinations
  7. benchmarks
  8. distinguishes
Noun
  • Mortgage interest rates may decline Fluctuating mortgage interest rates have added uncertainty to the housing market, but experts predict stabilization or slight declines in 2025.
    Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • With interest rates moving a bit downwards the benefit of the extra cash should diminish.
    Chuck Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of rates
Noun
  • Boeing has faced criticism for its safety standards in recent years but claims its turnaround is underway.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
  • The storied manufacturer faced criticism for what many saw as slipping standards on its production lines in recent years.
    Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of standards
Noun
  • Kinch and his comrades mentioned conversations with chapters around the county.
    Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Members of the Costume Design and the Make Up & Hair chapters vote to determine the longlist and the nominations.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of chapters
Noun
  • Integrate them into your ongoing pay practices, hiring processes, performance reviews and promotion criteria.
    Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Engage your internal stakeholders to define and implement new decision criteria, and communicate it to existing and prospective employees.
    Lyssa Hansard, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of criteria
Verb
  • Similarly, the International Monetary Fund classifies the positions expressed by member states during board meetings for up to seven years.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The government typically classifies border protection, medical care, air traffic control, law enforcement, and power grid maintenance as essential.
    Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of classifies
Noun
  • Page counts, while not a precise measure of regulatory burden, do reflect inclinations toward regulatory enthusiams when those are present.
    Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • An overwhelming victory would have fed into Modi’s growing authoritarian inclinations, which were on display this year as the Indian government attacked critics at home and abroad — including in the US.
    Bryan Walsh, Vox, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of inclinations
Noun
  • The benchmarks have all seen sizeable year-to-date gains.
    Sean Conlon, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Safe to say, these brands will endure, in one form or another, not just as symbols of luxury, but as benchmarks of craftsmanship and exclusivity.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of benchmarks
Verb
  • Andaz filled a niche by providing approachable luxury that distinguishes itself from the competition.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • That dedication to producing top-caliber boats will be critical as Chris-Craft distinguishes itself in the wake-surf market, which is mostly driven by quality.
    Jaclyn Trop, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of distinguishes
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