Grader
(noun)
- A machine or person that is used to level and smooth the surface of a road, railway, or other area of land.
- A person who evaluates or assigns a grade to something, such as a student's work or a product.
Origin:
Early 19th century (as a verb in the sense "level (land)"): from grade + -er. a grader is a machine or person that is used to level and smooth the surface of a road, railway, or other area of land.
Examples:
- The grader leveled the surface of the road.
- The grader operator smoothed out the gravel.
- The teacher is the grader of the student's homework.
- The grader of the exam gave high marks to the student.
- The grader of the product gave it a high rating.