1
: of inferior grade or quality
2
: being near that extreme of a specified range which is lowest, least intense, least serious, or least competent
a low-grade fever
a low-grade infection
Examples of low-grade in a Sentence
plumbing fixtures that were made out of low-grade materials
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This is based on mechanistic theories including low-grade inflammation and immune dysregulation.
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Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2025
This low-grade inflammation contributes to insulin resistance and increases the risk of metabolic syndrome, which can cause high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.1
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—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
Vientos has seen his playing time dwindle, first with the injury (a low-grade hamstring strain) and then with the slump since his return.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
That’s a sign of reactive cookware, typically aluminum or low-grade stainless steel, interacting with the food.
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Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 2 Aug. 2025
This low-grade inflammation contributes to insulin resistance and increases the risk of metabolic syndrome, which can cause high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.1
2.
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 29 July 2025
Vientos has seen his playing time dwindle, first with the injury (a low-grade hamstring strain) and then with the slump since his return.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
That’s a sign of reactive cookware, typically aluminum or low-grade stainless steel, interacting with the food.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 9 July 2025
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“Low-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-grade. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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low-grade
adjective
: being near that extreme of a specified range which is lowest, least intense, or least competent
a low-grade fever
a low-grade infection
compare high-grade
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