overgrade

[oh-ver-greyd]

overgrade Definition

• 1. to assign a grade that is higher than deserved
• 2. to make something seem better or more important than it really is

Using overgrade: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overgrade" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The teacher overgraded the student's paper because of their personal bias.

• Example

  The real estate agent overgraded the property to attract more buyers.

• Example

  Don't overgrade your skills on your resume, be honest.

• Example

  The company overgraded the product to increase its price.

overgrade Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overgrade

• inflate
• exaggerate
• overestimate

Antonyms for overgrade

• undergrade
• underrate

Phrases with overgrade

• overgrade a diamond

  to assign a higher quality grade to a diamond than it actually deserves

  Example

  The jeweler overgraded the diamond to sell it at a higher price.

• overgrade a road

  to assign a higher level of quality to a road than it actually deserves

  Example

  The construction company overgraded the road to get more funding from the government.

• overgrade a coin

  to assign a higher condition grade to a coin than it actually deserves

  Example

  The collector overgraded the coin to sell it at a higher price.

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Summary: overgrade in Brief

'Overgrade' [oh-ver-greyd] means to assign a higher grade or quality than deserved, or to exaggerate something's importance. Examples include 'The teacher overgraded the student's paper because of their personal bias,' and 'The company overgraded the product to increase its price.' 'Overgrade' can also refer to specific contexts such as 'overgrade a diamond,' 'overgrade a road,' and 'overgrade a coin.'