Grad ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Grad ( noun )

1. A student who has completed studies and received a degree from a school, college, or university.
2. A person who has graduated or completed a course of study.
3. A unit of measurement of angles or slopes, typically in degrees.

Origin:

From latin gradus meaning step or degree.

Examples:

1. The new grads are excited to begin their careers.
2. I am a grad of Harvard University.
3. The angle of the slope is 45 grads.
4. He was a grad student when he discovered the new element.
5. She is a recent grad of the nursing program.

(As a verb)

Grad ( verb )

1. A student who has completed studies and received a degree from a school, college, or university.
2. A person who has graduated or completed a course of study.
3. A unit of measurement of angles or slopes, typically in degrees.

Origin:

From latin gradus meaning step or degree.

Examples:

1. The new grads are excited to begin their careers.
2. I am a grad of Harvard University.
3. The angle of the slope is 45 grads.
4. He was a grad student when he discovered the new element.
5. She is a recent grad of the nursing program.