A particular level of rank, quality, proficiency, or value. The teacher assigned a grade of A to the student's essay.
A mark indicating the quality of a student's work. She was disappointed with her grade on the math test.
A level of study in an educational institution, typically one of a series of levels from kindergarten through high school. He is in the fifth grade this year.
A slope or incline, especially in a road or railway. The train slowed down as it approached the steep grade.
A category or rank used to classify something, such as a product or material. The lumber was sorted into different grades based on quality.