noun
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a person or thing that grades
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a machine, either self-powered or towed by a tractor, that levels earth, rubble, etc, as in road construction
Etymology
Origin of grader
Example Sentences
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She’s been pushing for San Marcos Unified to change its policies and is homeschooling her first grader in the meantime.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
“That’s a fourth grader processing that,” Nelson said.
From Salon • Mar. 2, 2026
The 43-year-old knows Estonian and helps her daughter with her studies, but the first grader confuses Russian and Estonian letters.
From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026
“As an eighth grader, I was eavesdropping when my mom was talking to a friend and I heard something about medical insurance and how expensive it is,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026
“That you dreamed of,” a seventh grader joins in.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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