Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

at-grade

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.79 in modern English

Syllables: at--grade
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Describing a junction or intersection where two or more transport axes cross at the same level (or grade).

American usage

Example Sentences

"An at-grade intersection may require a traffic-control device such as a stop sign, traffic light or railway signal to manage conflicting traffic."

Usage

American usage

Frequently Paired Words

overgrade undergrade

Questions

What does at-grade mean?: Describing a junction or intersection where two or more transport axes cross at the same level (or grade).

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