1
: of superior grade or quality
high-grade bonds
2
a
: being near the upper or most favorable extreme of a specified range
b
: medically serious or life-threatening
a high-grade tumor

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Beyond the dual powertrains, the LMX is loaded with high-grade MTB kit, including oversized Formula Cura hydraulic twin-piston disc brakes with 203mm rotors, a long-travel (170mm) adjustable RockShox ZEB fork, and a Rockshox Vivid R2C rear suspension with 180mm of travel. William Roberson, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Luis Gil, the 2024 AL Rookie of the Year with his stellar, 15-7 season in 2024 with 177 strikeouts in 151 2/3 innings, is also sidelined for what will likely be at least the first month of the season with an injury diagnosed as a high-grade right lat strain. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025 As for the ingredients, the 100% cruelty-free formula is enriched with high-grade skincare components, including vitamin E and hyaluronic acid, both of which will keep your skin nice and hydrated throughout the day (and as a dry skinned gal, this is music to my ears). Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025 The Yankees, meanwhile, are down two starters, as Luis Gil is out with a high-grade lat strain and isn’t expected back until the summer. Gary Phillips, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for high-grade

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-grade was in 1826

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“High-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-grade. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

high-grade

adjective
ˈhī-ˈgrād
: of a better grade or quality

Medical Definition

high-grade

adjective
: being near the upper, most serious, or most life-threatening extreme of a specified range
high-grade gliomas
high-grade cervical dysplasia
compare low-grade

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