grade

assign a rank or rating to

a variety of cattle produced by crossbreeding with a superior breed

determine the grade of or assign a grade to

level to the right gradient

the gradient of a slope or road or other surface

“the road had a steep grade”

assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation

“grade tests”

the height of the ground on which something stands

“the base of the tower was below grade”

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

“grade A milk”

a degree of ablaut

a body of students who are taught together

one-hundredth of a right angle

a relative position or degree of value in a graded group

“lumber of the highest grade”