Equalization and Grading

noun

• The act of making equal or uniform.
  • synonyms: equalisation, leveling

In some jurisdictions, when it is necessary to correct inequalities in state wide tax assessments, an' equalization' factor is used to achieve uniformity. An equalization factor may be applied to raise or lower assessments in a particular district or county. The assessed value of each property in the area is multiplied by the equalization factor, and the tax rate is then applied to the equalized assessment.

noun

• The act of arranging in a graduated series.
  • synonyms: scaling
• Changing the ground level to a smooth horizontal or gently sloping surface.
  • synonyms: leveling
• Evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score.
  • usage: "what he disliked about teaching was all the grading he had to do"
  • synonyms: marking, scoring

verb

• Assign a rank or rating to.
  • usage: "how would you rank these students"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
  • synonyms: rate, rank, range, order, grade, place
• Level to the right gradient.
  • synonyms: grade
• Assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation.
  • usage: "grade tests"; "score the SAT essays"; "mark homework"
  • synonyms: grade, score, mark
• Determine the grade of or assign a grade to.
  • synonyms: grade

• (p.pr.&vb.n.) of Grade.
• (n.) 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.