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verb
To use a grading system based on the scale of performance of a group to normalize a right-skewed grade distribution (with more lower scores) into a bell curve, so that more can receive higher grades, regardless of their actual knowledge of the subject; to curve a grade.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To compare the members of a set or group by using a relative scale, based on performance relative to other members.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: broadly
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History
Referring to the bell curve of a normal distribution.
Across languages
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