grade on a curve

动词 v.
中文释义

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To use a grading system based on the scale of performance of a group to normalize a right-skewed grade distribution (with more lower scores) into a bell curve, so that more can receive higher grades, regardless of their actual knowledge of the subject; to curve a grade.
    — He asked the teacher to grade (the test) on a curve.
  2. To compare the members of a set or group by using a relative scale, based on performance relative to other members. broadly

词形变化

grades on a curve present,singular,third-person grading on a curve participle,present graded on a curve participle,past graded on a curve past

词源

Referring to the bell curve of a normal distribution.
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