grading

[/ˈɡreɪdɪŋ/]
noun
avaliação, classificação, nivelamento
1. The process of assigning grades or scores to academic work or performance
The teacher spent the weekend grading all the exams.
A professora passou o fim de semana fazendo a avaliação de todos os exames.
2. The process of sorting or classifying something according to quality, size, or other criteria
The grading of the gemstones was done by an expert appraiser.
A classificação das gemas foi feita por um avaliador experiente.
3. The process of leveling or adjusting the slope of land or a road
The grading of the driveway was completed before laying the asphalt.
O nivelamento do caminho foi completado antes de colocar o asfalto.
4. A system of marks or scores used to evaluate performance
The new grading system is more transparent and fair.
O novo sistema de avaliação é mais transparente e justo.
In Brazil, 'avaliação' is the standard term in educational contexts, while 'classificação' is used in quality control and sorting contexts. The grading system in Brazil typically uses numerical scales (0-10 or 0-100) rather than letter grades common in the USA. In Portugal, 'classificação' is preferred in formal academic settings.
NYC Slang
marking papers, giving marks
Synonyms / Sinônimos
markingscoringassessmentevaluationclassificationranking

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avaliação, classificação
Most common usage in educational and general contexts
Rio de Janeiro
avaliação, nota
Educational context; 'nota' refers to the actual grade given
São Paulo
avaliação, classificação
Used in both academic and commercial contexts
Portugal
classificação, avaliação
Similar usage to Brazilian Portuguese; 'classificação' more common in formal contexts

Related Words

gradegradergradualgraduatedrubricassessmentevaluation

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the grading curve
bell curve grading
pass/fail grading
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