noun
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a person or thing that grades
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a machine, either self-powered or towed by a tractor, that levels earth, rubble, etc, as in road construction
Etymology
Origin of grader
Example Sentences
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The graduate assistant grader gave the essay a zero, noting that it “contradicts itself,” “heavily uses personal ideology over empirical evidence,” and contains passages that are “offensive.”
From Salon
The president of the United States acts like a spoiled first grader who thinks he’s a king.
From Salon
As one might expect, a telepathic first grader with a wild imagination who lives with a spy and an assassin can get caught up in plenty of shenanigans.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s why he was skeptical when a local travel coach contacted him, raving about a huge sixth grader he knew had the tools to be great.
From Los Angeles Times
California schools will begin screening kindergartners and first- and second- graders for dyslexia to combat the state’s low early reading scores.
From Los Angeles Times
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