grad Meaning & Definition
/ɡɹæd/
What Does Grad Mean?
Grad is a noun that means Clipping of graduate. It is also used to mean Clipping of graduation.
Quick Facts About Grad
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɡɹæd/ |
| Synonyms | grade, alum and alumna |
| Antonyms | drop-out and student |
| Plural | grads |
Grad Definition (Noun)
- Clipping of graduate.
- Clipping of graduation.
- Abbreviation of gradian.
Noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Grad.
Noun
- A unit of angle equal to 0.9 degrees, so that there are 100 gradians in a right angle.
Noun
- A person who is recognized by a university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.
If the government wants graduates to stay in the country they should offer more incentives.
- A person who is recognized by a high school as having completed the requirements of a course of study at the school.
- A person who is recognized as having completed any level of education.
- A graduated (marked) cup or other container, thus fit for measuring.
Noun
- The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).
- A commencement ceremony.
- A marking (e.g., on a container) indicating a measurement, usually one of many such markings that are each separated by a constant interval.
- The exposure of a liquid in large surfaces to the air, so as to hasten its evaporation.
Noun
- A type of Soviet artillery multiple rocket launcher, or a rocket fired by this.
Synonyms of Grad
Grad synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Grad
Grad in a Sentence
If the government wants graduates to stay in the country they should offer more incentives.
Word Forms & Grammar
grad (plural grads)
Words That Rhyme With Grad
Questions People Ask About Grad
What part of speech is grad?
Grad is a noun.
What is another word for grad?
Close synonyms of grad are grade, alum and alumna. See the full list of grad synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of grad?
The opposite of grad can be expressed with words like drop-out and student.
What is the plural of grad?
The plural of grad is grads.