1
: of inferior grade or quality
2
: being near that extreme of a specified range which is lowest, least intense, least serious, or least competent
a low-grade fever
a low-grade infection
Examples of low-grade in a Sentence
plumbing fixtures that were made out of low-grade materials
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According to the American Brain Tumor Association, a low-grade glioma is a type of slow-growing brain tumor that arises from glial cells, which support and protect neurons.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The researchers found that, compared to the lean participants, obese individuals had significantly lower sleep quality and higher chronic low-grade inflammation.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
Common signs include runny nose, low-grade fever, chest congestion, wheezing or whistling, fatigue, malaise, and coughing out thick, green phlegm.6
Upper respiratory infections: Black mold can cause symptoms in the sinuses and throat, raising the risk of upper airway infections.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Feb. 2025
Barbecue had been a way to make use of leftover and low-grade cuts of meat; Franklin Barbecue insisted on fattier, pricier prime-grade brisket.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The researchers found that, compared to the lean participants, obese individuals had significantly lower sleep quality and higher chronic low-grade inflammation.
—New Atlas, 25 Feb. 2025
Common signs include runny nose, low-grade fever, chest congestion, wheezing or whistling, fatigue, malaise, and coughing out thick, green phlegm.6
Upper respiratory infections: Black mold can cause symptoms in the sinuses and throat, raising the risk of upper airway infections.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 22 Feb. 2025
Barbecue had been a way to make use of leftover and low-grade cuts of meat; Franklin Barbecue insisted on fattier, pricier prime-grade brisket.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
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“Low-grade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-grade. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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low-grade
adjective
: being near that extreme of a specified range which is lowest, least intense, or least competent
a low-grade fever
a low-grade infection
compare high-grade
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