grade on a curve en · VERB
Etymology
Referring to the bell curve of a normal distribution.
Meanings
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To use a grading system based on the scale of performance of a group to normalize a right-skewed grade distribution (with more lower scores) into a bell curve, so that more can receive higher grades, regardless of their actual knowledge of the subject; to curve a grade.
He asked the teacher to grade (the test) on a curve.
- (broadly) To compare the members of a set or group by using a relative scale, based on performance relative to other members.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| graded on a curve | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| graded on a curve | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| grades on a curve | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| grading on a curve | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Translations (6)
fi luokitella (compare the members of a set or group by using a relative scale) · cmn 相對評比 /相对评比 (compare the members of a set or group by using a relative scale) · yue 拉curve (use a grading system) · cmn 曲線評分 /曲线评分 (use a grading system) · fi normittaa (use a grading system) · fi vertailla (compare the members of a set or group by using a relative scale)