grading

noun

1. the act of arranging in a graduated series

   noun.act

   Synonyms scaling

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface

   noun.act

   Synonyms leveling

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score

   noun.act

   Examples

   What he disliked about teaching was all the grading he had to do.

   Synonyms marking scoring

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. The act or method of arranging in or by grade, or of bringing, as the surface of land or a road, to the desired level or grade.

   noun

   Source: webster1913