grader

American  

[grey-der] / ˈgreɪ dər /

noun

1. a person or thing that grades.

2. a pupil of a specified grade at school.

   a fourth grader.

3. a machine for grading.

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grader British  

/ ˈɡreɪdə /

noun

1. a person or thing that grades

2. a machine, either self-powered or towed by a tractor, that levels earth, rubble, etc, as in road construction

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Etymology

Origin of grader

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; grade + -er ¹

Example Sentences

As an eighth grader, when she served as a math tutor, Miss Nenna thought about what went into becoming an effective teacher.

From Los Angeles Times

Last year, the math department reported cutting paid graders and instituting reduced hours for teaching assistants.

From Los Angeles Times

But Jonah was in seventh grade now, and seventh graders didn’t talk about cooties.

From Literature

“A few of the seventh graders I guess they know me kind of,” Lappe said humbly.

From Los Angeles Times

Even in the lavatory, there’s almost always a first grader with a small bladder who just has to go at the same time as you.

From Literature