grad

¹

[grad]

noun

Informal.

1. a graduate.

grad

²

[grad]

noun

1. one hundredth of a right angle.

grad.

³

abbreviation

1. Mathematics.,  gradient.

2. graduate.

3. graduated.

grad.

¹

abbreviation

1. maths gradient

2. education graduate(d)

grad

²

/ ɡræd /

noun

1. informal,  a graduate

Word History and Origins

Origin of grad.¹

First recorded in 1870–75; by shortening

Origin of grad.²

1905–10; < French grade degree < Latin gradus step

Example Sentences

To recent college grads and younger writers, affordable cities and ready journalism opportunities must seem like science fiction.

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The trouble for people starting out in AI—whether recent grads or job switchers like Strawn—is that companies see them as a dime a dozen.

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Although women make up roughly 60% of college grads, outpacing men with degrees, that educational mismatch hasn’t stopped educated women from marrying.

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Conversation flowed effortlessly as we moved from music to families, my grad program, his internship abroad and our shared distaste for “The Tonight Show.”

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After spending one year with the Chicago Bears, the Loyola High grad returned to anchor the center of the offensive line, which is sturdier and more seasoned.

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