### Question
Can you define what grade means?


### Answer
**Grade** is defined as the following in *37 U.S.C. § 101*:

> a step or degree, in a graduated scale of office or rank, that is established and designated as a grade by law or regulation

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-DEFINITIONS**

