grad

2 of 3

noun

: one hundredth of a right angle

grad

3 of 3

abbreviation

graduated

Examples of grad in a Sentence

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Noun or adjective
Therefore, an in-office start is presented as the optimal strategy for new grads to gain an edge, build trust, and accelerate their professional development. Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The recent Frisco High School grad says it's been difficult to reach them after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,700 people and displaced thousands. Erin Jones, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Noun
Therefore, an in-office start is presented as the optimal strategy for new grads to gain an edge, build trust, and accelerate their professional development. Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 The recent Frisco High School grad says it's been difficult to reach them after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,700 people and displaced thousands. Erin Jones, CBS News, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grad

Word History

Etymology

Noun or adjective

by shortening

Noun

French grade degree, from Latin gradus

First Known Use

Noun Or Adjective

circa 1871, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1898, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grad was circa 1871

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“Grad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grad. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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