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grad

/ɡɹæd/

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noun

A unit of angle equal to 0.9 degrees, so that there are 100 gradians in a right angle.

Examples :

"The architect measured the angle of the roof support as 50 gradians. "

math number unit

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noun

A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.

Examples :

"If the government wants graduates to stay in the country they should offer more incentives."

person education achievement

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noun

A person who is recognized by a high school as having completed the requirements of a course of study at the school.

Examples :

"The grad received her diploma at the high school graduation ceremony. "

person education achievement group

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noun

A person who is recognized as having completed any level of education.

Examples :

"My sister is a grad from the local university. "

person education achievement

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noun

A graduated (marked) cup or other container, thus fit for measuring.

Examples :

"I used the measuring grad to add the correct amount of milk to the coffee. "

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The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

Examples :

"My sister's grad was last week; she received her degree in history. "

education achievement process

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noun

A commencement ceremony.

Examples :

"The school's grad was next week, and all the seniors were excited. "

education ritual event tradition achievement culture

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noun

A marking (e.g., on a container) indicating a measurement, usually one of many such markings that are each separated by a constant interval.

Examples :

"The measuring cup has clear grads to help you measure the right amount of milk. "

mark amount number technical

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noun

The exposure of a liquid in large surfaces to the air, so as to hasten its evaporation.

Examples :

"The farmer used a large grad to quickly dry the spilled milk. "

process chemistry physics science

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A type of Soviet artillery multiple rocket launcher, or a rocket fired by this.

Examples :

"The military exercise showcased the accuracy of the new grad rocket launchers. "

military weapon vehicle