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grade

[/ɡreɪd/]
noun/verbpl: grades
nota/grau/série
1. A mark or score given for academic performance
She received an A grade on her history exam.
Ela recebeu uma nota A no exame de história.
2. A level or rank in a system or hierarchy
He was promoted to a higher grade at work.
Ele foi promovido para um nível mais alto no trabalho.
3. A school year or level (especially in elementary/primary education)
My daughter is in the fifth grade.
Minha filha está na quinta série.
4. The slope or steepness of a surface
The road has a steep grade.
A estrada tem uma inclinação acentuada.
5. To give a grade or mark to; to assess
The teacher will grade the papers tomorrow.
A professora corrigirá os trabalhos amanhã.
Synonyms
markscorelevelrankratingclass

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nota
Most common for academic performance
General Brazilian
série
Used for school year/grade level
General Brazilian
grau
Used for level, rank, or steepness
Portugal
classificação
More formal term for academic grade
Portugal
ano
Used instead of série for school year

Related Idioms & Phrases

make the grade - conseguir passar/ter sucesso
grade A - de primeira qualidade
grade school - ensino fundamental
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