overgraded Definition
- 1graded or evaluated too highly or generously
- 2assigned a grade or evaluation that is higher than deserved
Using overgraded: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overgraded" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The teacher overgraded the student's paper, giving it an A when it deserved a C.
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The diamond was overgraded by the jeweler, making it seem more valuable than it actually was.
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The company's financial performance was overgraded by analysts, leading to false optimism among investors.
overgraded Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for overgraded
Antonyms for overgraded
- underrated
- understated
- undergraded
Summary: overgraded in Brief
'Overgraded' [oh-ver-grey-did] is an adjective used to describe something that has been graded or evaluated too highly or generously. It can refer to academic papers, diamonds, or even financial performance. Examples include 'The teacher overgraded the student's paper, giving it an A when it deserved a C,' and 'The company's financial performance was overgraded by analysts, leading to false optimism among investors.'
