School & Education

Curve

kɜːrv

noun/verb

What does Curve mean?

Adjusting grades relative to class performance.

Example sentence

"The exam was brutal, but he curved the grades."

American usage tip

'Graded on a curve' helps when everyone struggles.

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Set times professors are available to help.
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Optional work for bonus points.
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Money to help pay for college.
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The unit measuring course workload.
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A course required before another.
Syllabus
The course outline with schedule and grading.
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