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regrade

 

[ ˌriːˈɡreɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

grading process

To regrade means to evaluate or assess something again or afresh. This typically involves reviewing an assignment, test, or exam to determine if the original grade assigned was accurate or fair. Regrading can occur due to errors in grading, a request from a student, or a change in grading criteria. It allows for a second chance for the work to be viewed objectively and can lead to a modification in the original score based on the re-evaluation.

Synonyms

re-evaluate, reassess, recalculate, review

Examples of usage

  • I asked my teacher to regrade my math test.
  • After the review session, the professor decided to regrade the exam.
  • Students have the right to request a regrade if they believe their work was misassessed.

Translations

Translations of the word "regrade" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reclassificar

🇮🇳 पुनर्मूल्यांकन

🇩🇪 neu bewerten

🇮🇩 menilai ulang

🇺🇦 переглядати оцінку

🇵🇱 przegrupować

🇯🇵 再評価する

🇫🇷 reclasser

🇪🇸 reclasificar

🇹🇷 yeniden derecelendirmek

🇰🇷 재평가하다

🇸🇦 إعادة تقييم

🇨🇿 znovu ohodnotit

🇸🇰 prehodnotiť

🇨🇳 重新评分

🇸🇮 ponovno oceniti

🇮🇸 endurskoðun

🇰🇿 қайта бағалау

🇬🇪 მეორე შეფასება

🇦🇿 yenidən qiymətləndirmək

🇲🇽 reclasificar

Etymology

The term 'regrade' is formed by the prefix 're-', meaning 'again' or 'back', combined with 'grade', which stems from the Latin word 'gradus', meaning 'step' or 'degree'. The concept of grading has existed since the late 19th century, primarily in educational contexts to evaluate student performance. As education became more structured and formalized, the need to quantify student achievement through grades emerged. The practice of regrading can date back to when evaluations first became crucial to academic assessment, allowing for fairness and accountability in grading practices. Over the years, regrading has become more common, especially in rigorous academic environments, where students may seek clarification or dispute their grades. This method highlights the evolving nature of educational assessment, striving for accuracy and justice in the grading process.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,144, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.