The separation of produce into different categories according to size, weight, colour, quality
1. Sorting into lots, according to colour, size and shape e.g. Fruit and vegetables, meat carcasses, wool. 2. The process of
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The classification of fibers according to such properties as staple length, strength, evenness and fineness. The sorting of fiber.
Coffee beans are graded to establish levels of desirability in the marketplace. Each producing country has its own grading system. Most systems grade by appearance - a combination of bean size, uniformity, and percentage of foreign matter. Some countries add grading standards related to cup quality, such as growing altitude, bean density and sun drying.
The term used to describe the process of sorting fish into similar sizes. This is done to minimise aggression and cannibalism as well as ensuring that fish of a similar size are grown on together and can be harvested at the same time. Grading occurs either manually, by sweep net or on a grading machine.
strictly refers to the particle size distribution, which is normally determined using square mesh sieves, unless otherwise stated. When used to describe products, it refers to the nominal size (e.g., 10 to 20 mm, or "-20", + 10 mm which indicates that, say, 90% by weight of the particles are within that range).
Honey is graded, on a voluntary basis, using USDA standards. These standards are a point system based upon water content, flavor and aroma, clarity and absence of defects. Minimum Total Solids (%) Maximum Water Content (%) Grade A 81.4 18.6 Grade B 81.4 18.6 Grade C 80.0 20.0
classifying timber, lumber or logs according to quality or end-use.
USDA Grade A light, medium and dark amber are considered table grades. USDA Grade B is a dark, strong flavored syrup. often used in cooking, though some prefer it for table use as well. All are the same density. Lighter syrup has a more delicate flavor; darker is more "mapley." Medium and dark amber are most widely available. Light amber, used for maple candy and maple cream, is made early in the season; Grade B is made late.
The classification of fleeces according to grade and length.
Classification determined by interior and exterior quality and designated by letters AA, A and B. In many egg packing plants, the USDA provides a grading service for shell eggs. Its official grade shield certifies that the eggs have been graded under federal supervision according to USDA standards and regulations. The grading service is not mandatory
Classifying coffees according to altitude, botanical variety, processing method, density, size of bean, cup quality, color, bean imperfections, and the presence of foreign matter (for example, stones and twigs). Each producing country establishes its own grading standards.
The classification of tobacco according to specific physical characteristics, such as body, color, and stalk position. Tobacco is graded before sale by the USDA representative assigning government grades. Tobacco is graded by the purchasing dealer during the sale with the dealer grade recorded on the coupon.
Classifying coffees according to eight criteria: altitude, botanical variety, processing method, density, size of bean, cup quality, color and bean imperfections. Each country sets its own standards.
The degree of mixing of particle size classes in a sediment. Well-graded sediments are those with a more or less uniform distribution of sizes; poorly graded implies uniformity in size or lack of a continuous distribution.
a process of adjusting the size of each pattern piece to fit different body sizes.