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  • present tense form of grade (3rd person singular).
  • plural of grade.
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grades

NOUN
grade point average
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Now the final year of primary school ends in grade six and there is a new intermediary stage, known as junior secondary school, for grades seven to nine, which includes more science and practical subjects.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

“Math, so much of it, especially in the primary grades is hands-on,” said Nicole Estrada, a first-grade teacher at Lucille J. Smith Elementary in Lawndale.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 30, 2026

After the family moved to Oak Ridge, Tenn., he thrived in school and skipped more grades, allowing him to graduate from high school at 15.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

They are more confident and their grades have improved.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Skipping classes would be a challenge if I wanted to keep my grades up.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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