grad

(grăd)

n. Informal

1. A graduate of a school or college.

2. A student studying for a graduate degree, such as a PhD.

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grad

(ɡræd)

(Education) informal a graduate

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grad

(græd)

n. Informal.

a graduate.

[1870–75; by shortening]

grad.

1. gradient.

2. graduate.

3. graduated.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	grad - one-hundredth of a right angle grade angular unit - a unit of measurement for angles right angle - the 90 degree angle between two perpendicular lines
	2.	grad - a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university) alumna, alumnus, graduate, alum Ivy Leaguer - a student or graduate at an Ivy League school old boy - a former male pupil of a school bookman, scholar, scholarly person, student - a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

Translations

град

grad

[ˈgræd] n (mainly US) → diplômé(e) m/f

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