Definition

A person who is a student in a specific grade level at school, or a machine used for leveling surfaces like roads.

Example

The tenth grader was excited about the upcoming school dance.

Conversation

Did you see how well the grader did on the math test?

Yeah, I heard she scored the highest in the class!

It's impressive for a seventh grader to do that well.

For sure! It makes me want to study harder.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grader → It is formed from "grade" (from Latin *gradus*, meaning step or degree) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A grader is a person who assigns a step or degree of quality, often in an educational context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who assigns a 'step' or 'degree' of quality — that's what a grader does.

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