grad
noun
a graduate.
grad
1 American
[grad]
/ græd /
noun
Informal.
grad
2
American
[grad]
/ græd /
noun
grad.
3
American
abbreviation
-
Mathematics. gradient.
-
graduate.
-
graduated.
grad.
1
British
abbreviation
-
maths gradient
-
education graduate(d)
grad
2
British
/ ɡræd /
noun
Etymology
Origin of grad1
First recorded in 1870–75; by shortening
Origin of grad2
1905–10; < French grade degree < Latin gradus step
Example Sentences
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The Lakers have a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series despite playing without Reaves and leading scorer Luka Doncic, who is out because of a Grad 2 left hamstring strain.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026
Pimblett sets an example for team-mates such as Riley, who knocked out Bogdan Grad on his UFC debut in November.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Carla Sassi, chairwoman of Grad, a Brazilian nonprofit that rescues animals after disasters, said she is meeting with state government officials in Canoas to discuss emergency measures to rescue pets.
From Seattle Times • May 9, 2024
But the snakes of Golem Grad island — whose main predators are birds — often play dead.
From New York Times • May 7, 2024
It wouldn’t amaze him if every Old Grad in Kansas had heard that line.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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