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graded post: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˈɡreɪdɪd pəʊst/US/ˈɡreɪdɪd poʊst/

Formal; Official/Administrative

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What does “graded post” mean?

A position within an organization (especially civil service, military, or academia) that has been assigned a specific rank or pay scale level.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A position within an organization (especially civil service, military, or academia) that has been assigned a specific rank or pay scale level.

A job or role formally classified within a hierarchical system, often determining salary, responsibilities, and seniority.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

More common in British English, particularly in civil service and public sector contexts (e.g., 'Grade 7 post'). In American English, 'pay grade', 'GS level' (General Schedule), or simply 'level' is more frequent.

Connotations

UK: Strong association with civil service, NHS, and traditional career structures. US: More associated with military (e.g., enlisted grades) or specific federal pay scales.

Frequency

High frequency in UK official documents; low-to-medium in everyday US English, where 'pay grade' or 'job level' prevails.

Grammar

How to Use “graded post” in a Sentence

[Verb] + graded post: hold/occupy/fill/apply for/create/establish a graded post[Adjective] + graded post: senior/higher/permanent/vacant graded post

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
senior graded postapply for a graded postadvertise a graded posthold a graded postcivil service graded post
medium
newly created graded postpermanent graded postacademic graded postgrade 6 postvacant graded post
weak
highly graded postadministrative graded postappropriate graded post

Examples

Examples of “graded post” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • The union is demanding that all temporary roles be graded and made into proper graded posts.
  • New positions must be graded by the central HR panel before advertising.

American English

  • The federal position was finally graded at GS-13 level.
  • They are working to grade all specialist roles within the new pay structure.

adverb

British English

  • Posts are graded according to a national framework.
  • The roles were graded incorrectly, leading to pay disputes.

American English

  • Jobs are graded based on responsibility and required experience.
  • The system ranks and grades positions uniformly across agencies.

adjective

British English

  • She accepted a graded teaching post within the college's administrative structure.
  • The graded post system ensures clear progression pathways.

American English

  • He moved into a graded civilian post within the Department of Defense.
  • The graded position offered better benefits than the unclassified contract.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Rare in corporate business; used in heavily unionized or public-sector-style companies for salary banding.

Academic

Common in UK universities for administrative and technical staff roles (e.g., 'Grade 6 research support post').

Everyday

Very low frequency; used mainly by those in public sector employment.

Technical

Standard term in human resources (HR) for public sector and military personnel management.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “graded post”

Strong

pay-grade positionlevel-designated role

Neutral

ranked positionclassified postscaled job

Weak

official posthierarchical job

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “graded post”

ungraded rolecasual positioncontract role (without grade)flat-structure job

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “graded post”

  • Using 'graded' to mean 'evaluated' (e.g., 'The paper was graded').
  • Confusing 'graded post' with 'graduate post' (a job for graduates).
  • Omitting 'post' and just saying 'grade' (which refers to the level itself, not the job).

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No. A job title (e.g., 'Project Manager') describes the role. A 'graded post' refers to the rank or pay level (e.g., 'Grade 7') assigned to that title within an organizational system.

It's uncommon in typical private sector language. Private companies more often use terms like 'job level', 'band', or 'pay grade'. 'Graded post' retains a formal, public-sector connotation.

'Graded' relates to classification into levels or ranks. 'Graduated' means having completed a degree. A 'graduate post' is a job aimed at recent university graduates, which is completely different from a 'graded post'.

The grade is usually specified in the official job description, advertisement, or contract. In organisations with transparent pay structures, grades are often publicly available on internal scales or union agreements.

A position within an organization (especially civil service, military, or academia) that has been assigned a specific rank or pay scale level.

Graded post is usually formal; official/administrative in register.

Graded post: in British English it is pronounced /ˈɡreɪdɪd pəʊst/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈɡreɪdɪd poʊst/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “A post with a grade attached”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think of a ladder with each step labelled (A, B, C...). A 'graded post' is a job placed firmly on one of these numbered/lettered steps.

Conceptual Metaphor

EMPLOYMENT HIERARCHY IS A LADDER/SCALE (to climb the grades).

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
After the job evaluation, her temporary role was converted into a permanent .
Multiple Choice

In which context is 'graded post' MOST commonly used?

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