grader

noun
UK: /ˈɡreɪ.dər/
US: /ˈɡreɪ.dər/

  1. A person who marks or evaluates exams or assignments.

    1. The grader spent hours marking the final exams.
    2. As a grader, she provided detailed feedback on each student's essay.

  2. A machine used to level a surface, especially in road construction.

    1. The road grader smoothed the dirt road after the heavy rain.
    2. A construction team used a grader to prepare the ground for paving the new highway.

Synonyms

marker
grader noun

  1. Someone or something that sorts items by size or quality.

    1. The apple grader sorted the fruits before they went to the market.
    2. The industrial grader ensures consistent product quality by separating substandard items.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "grader" in English means: A person who marks or evaluates exams or assignments., A machine used to level a surface, especially in road construction..

The phonetic transcription of "grader" is /ˈɡreɪ.dər/ in British English and /ˈɡreɪ.dər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "grader": marker.

Example usage of "grader": "The grader spent hours marking the final exams.". More examples on the page.