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regraded

 

[ riːˈɡreɪdɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

academic assessment

Regraded refers to the act of evaluating or marking an assignment, test, or examination again. This can occur in response to a request from a student for a review of their scores or in light of newly discovered information or grading criteria. The regrading process ensures fairness and accuracy in assessing a student's performance. It can also lead to adjustments in scores, reflecting a more accurate evaluation of a student's work.

Synonyms

re-evaluate, reassess, review

Examples of usage

  • The professor regraded the test after noticing a calculation error.
  • She requested that her paper be regraded due to unclear guidelines.
  • After the exam, many students found their papers were regraded.
  • The committee decided to regrade the assignments to maintain consistency.

Translations

Translations of the word "regraded" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reavaliado

🇮🇳 पुनर्मूल्यांकन किया गया

🇩🇪 neu bewertet

🇮🇩 dinilai ulang

🇺🇦 переглянуто

🇵🇱 ponownie ocenione

🇯🇵 再評価された

🇫🇷 réévalué

🇪🇸 recalificado

🇹🇷 yeniden değerlendirildi

🇰🇷 재평가된

🇸🇦 أعيد تقييمه

🇨🇿 znovu hodnoceno

🇸🇰 znovu hodnotené

🇨🇳 重新评估

🇸🇮 ponovno ocenjen

🇮🇸 endurskoðað

🇰🇿 қайта бағаланды

🇬🇪 მחדש შეფასებული

🇦🇿 yenidən qiymətləndirildi

🇲🇽 reclasificado

Etymology

The term 'regraded' derives from the prefix 're-', which originates from Latin meaning 'again' or 'back', and the verb 'grade', which comes from the Old French 'grade' meaning 'degree, step, or rank' and is rooted further in the Latin 'gradus', meaning 'step' or 'staging'. The evolution of the word reflects a broader context in education, especially in the assessment of academic performance. The practice of regrading began to gain prominence with the establishment of formal education systems in the 19th century, aiming to ensure fairness and transparency in grading. As educational practices evolved, so did the terminology surrounding assessments, leading to the common use of 'regraded' in contemporary academic language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,936, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.