1. (

• scaling ,
• grading

) the act of arranging in a graduated series ;

2. (

• grading ,
• leveling ,

) changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface ;

3. (

• marking ,
• grading ,
• scoring

) evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score; "what he disliked about teaching was all the grading he had to do" ;

1. (

• rate ,
• rank ,
• range ,
• order ,
• grade ,
• place ,

) assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide" ;

2. (

• grade

) level to the right gradient ;

3. (

• grade ,
• score ,
• mark

) assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation; "grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework" ;

4. (

• grade

) determine the grade of or assign a grade to ;