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Grading

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ

Definitions

  1. A rank or grade.
  2. Gradation.
  3. The act of reshaping the contour of the landscape so as to provide rainwater drainage around buildings, create lawns and gardens, prepare roadbeds, and so on.
  4. Ellipsis of grading period.

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Examples

“He had no fear of Keefer's higher military rank. He was sure the communicator laughed at such gradings.”
“No matter how dubious, or even fictitious, examination gradings may sometimes be, they make judgements possible on educational progress and on the maintenance of standards.”
Today is my first grading exam.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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