Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overgrade
verb
/ˌoʊ.vəˈɡreɪd/
Definition
To assign an excessively high grade or evaluation to something, often beyond what is deserved or warranted.
Examples
- The teacher decided to overgrade the final projects, giving students higher marks than expected.
- Some companies tend to overgrade their products to attract more customers.
Meaning
Overgrade refers to the act of evaluating something too favorably, giving it a better grade than it truly merits.
Synonyms
- Exaggerate
- Overrate
- Overestimate
- Inflate
