Synonyms for

Grading

Verb / ˈgreɪdɪŋ / Another word for grading — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Grading refers to the process of evaluating or assigning a grade to something, such as a test, assignment, or product.

Synonyms & similar words

order rank scaling grade score place mark marking range leveling rate scoring scoring marking assessing evaluating rating judging appraising measuring testing checking passing failing flunking downgrading reducing lowering demoting devaluing depreciating

Synonyms by register

Formal

evaluating assessing appraising judging

Informal

marking scoring rating

Literary

discerning weighing

Antonyms

praising approving lauding commending endorsing

Common collocations

  • grading system
  • grading scale
  • grading papers
  • final grading
  • grading curve
  • grading rubric
  • grading period

Word family

noun grading
verb grade
adjective gradable
adverb gradely

Usage note

Primarily used in educational contexts to refer to the process of assigning a score or mark to student work. Can also refer to the quality or condition of a surface.

Example sentences

  1. The teacher spent all night grading her students' papers.
  2. I always feel nervous when I know my teacher is grading my test.
  3. The company's products received high gradings from the consumer reports.
  4. The grading system for this class is based on a scale of 1 to 100.
  5. I need to finish grading these assignments before the end of the week.

Quotes

  • Grading is an exercise in subjective judgment on the part of the teacher.
  • Grading is the bane of my existence.
  • Grading is not a science, it's an art.

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