high-grade
Americanadjective
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of excellent or superior quality.
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(of ore) yielding a relatively large amount of the metal for which it is mined.
verb (used with object)
Other Word Forms
- high-grader noun
Etymology
Origin of high-grade
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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Following tests, Romero is now expected to miss up to eight weeks with a high-grade partial tear of his medial cruciate ligament.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
“The inclusion of a maiden resource for West Dome Underground and extensions at Main Dome Underground outline exciting high-grade additions which can serve as a supplement to the base load low-grade open pit,” says Hissey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Hyperscalers issued over $120 billion in high-grade bonds last year, a sevenfold increase from the previous year, to fund AI infrastructure.
From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026
The Calligraphy is a bower of abundance, where visitors can recline in plushly padded, heated and ventilated captain’s chairs, dressed in high-grade Nappa leather: the Relaxation Mode seating package.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
A ton per acre of high-grade, complete fertilizer is not too much, if moisture can be supplied.
From Farm Gardening with Hints on Cheap Manuring Quick Cash Crops and How to Grow Them by Anonymous
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