Passing grade means work of such character that credit would be entered on the records were the semester to close at that time.
Pay grade means the monthly salary applicable to class titles of service personnel;
Highest adjacent grade means the highest natural elevation of the ground surface prior to construction next to the proposed walls of a structure.
Investment Grade means a rating of Baa3 or better by Moody’s (or its equivalent under any successor rating categories of Moody’s); a rating of BBB- or better by S&P (or its equivalent under any successor rating categories of S&P); and the equivalent investment grade credit rating from any additional Rating Agency or Rating Agencies selected by the Company.
Finished grade means the grade upon completion of the fill or excavation.