grading /ˈɡɹeɪdɪŋ/ noun4 •The act of reshaping the contour of the landscape so as to provide rainwater drainage around buildings, create lawns and gardens, prepare roadbeds, and so on. •A rank or grade.He had no fear of Keefer's higher military rank. He was sure the communicator laughed at such gradings. — 1951 •Gradation. •(Philippines) Ellipsis of grading period.Today is my first grading exam. formsgradings