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Grading

/ˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ/

To assign scores to the components of an academic test.

📖 Definitions of "Grading"

verb
  1. 1

    To assign scores to the components of an academic test.

  2. 2

    To assign a score to overall academic performance.

  3. 3

    To organize in grades.

    "a graded reader"

  4. 4

    To flatten, level, or smooth a large surface.

noun
  1. 1

    A rank or grade.

  2. 2

    Gradation.

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WordDefinition
scalingnounThe act of one who scales or climbs.
levelingnounThe process of making something level.

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levelingnounThe process of making something level.
scalingnounThe act of one who scales or climbs.
ratingnounA number, letter, or other mark that refers to the ability of something.
rankingnounOne’s relative placement in a list.
placementnounThe act of matching a person with a job
orderingnoun(uncountable) The placement of an order for goods or services.
sortingnounOrdering.
classifyingThat serves to classify.
sortnounA general type.
qualificationnounThe act or process of qualifying for a position, achievement etc.
classifyverbto identify by or divide into classes; to categorize
categorizationnounThe process of sorting or arranging things into categories or classes.
classifiednounSorted into classes or categories.
qualifyingnounAn examination that must be taken in order to qualify.
categorynounA group, often named or numbered, to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria.
corrigendumnounAn error that is to be corrected in a printed work after publication.
designationnounThat which designates; a distinguishing mark or name; distinctive title; appellation.
classificationnounThe act of forming into a class or classes; a distribution into groups, as classes, orders, families, etc., according to some common relations or attributes.
classnoun(countable) A group, collection, category or set sharing characteristics or attributes.
categorisationnoun(British spelling) Alternative form of categorization. [A group of things arranged by category.]

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