Grading

grading

[′grād·iŋ]

(geology)

The gradual reduction of the land to a level surface; for example, erosion of land to base level by streams.

(industrial engineering)

Segregating a product into a number of adjoining categories which often form a spectrum of quality. Also known as classification.

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Grading

The modification of the ground surface by cuts and/or fills.

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grading

1. The action of excavating or filling, or a combination thereof.

2.See particle-size distribution.

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