high-grade
Americanadjective
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of excellent or superior quality.
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(of ore) yielding a relatively large amount of the metal for which it is mined.
verb (used with object)
Other Word Forms
- high-grader noun
Etymology
Origin of high-grade
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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“The inclusion of a maiden resource for West Dome Underground and extensions at Main Dome Underground outline exciting high-grade additions which can serve as a supplement to the base load low-grade open pit,” says Hissey.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Hardie has a reputation as a high-grade tactician and shot maker, while McMillan and Lammie are credited with reinventing the role of a sweeper.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
After a severe, high-grade hamstring tear, Matheson was told by surgeons he might never play again, which prompted him to consider a life away from the football pitch.
From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026
It’s actively working to horn in on Greenland minerals projects, in particular high-grade resources that China lacks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Another obstacle in the way was the bad taste and odor of the low-grade sugars from the beets and the difficulty of making a high-grade sugar.
From The Philippine Agricultural Review Vol. VIII, First Quarter, 1915 No. 1 by Various
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