Grading
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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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