Grade and Rule

Grade

Grade noun - Something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared.

Usage example: that painting just doesn't make the grade

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Rule and grade are semantically related in gauge topic. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead the word "Grade" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: graded, gradation, graduation, grading, grader

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

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Grade and rule are semantically related in gauge topic. Sometimes you can use "Grade" instead the word "Rule" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

special	special grade	special rule
particular	particular grade	particular rule
specific	specific grade	specific rule
certain	certain grade	certain rule
Other adjectives: original, single, actual, real, absolute, military.

way

grade way

rule way

Even Jerkasses Have Standards: David spends most of the movie being a Grade-A Jerkass, but he makes it clear that he has one rule: He doesn't deal pot to kids. Period.

Source: Film / We're the Millers
Science Fair: "Rule of Three" is set at a high-grade STEM competition with displays of robotics, molecular engineering, mathematical breakthroughs and advanced genetics.

Source: Series / The Librarians (2014)
The trope is sometimes justified only by Rule Of Don't Be So Pedantic, It's A Cartoon, such as when Baljeet sings about his fear a bad grade if he fails to make a portal to Mars - he summons not just backup dancers, but scenery and elephants too!

Source: Summon Backup Dancers

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