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graduated

[ graj-oo-ey-tid ]
/ ˈgrƦdŹ’ uˌeÉŖ tÉŖd /
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adjective
characterized by or arranged in degrees, especially successively, as according to height, depth, or difficulty: a graduated series of lessons.
marked with divisions or units of measurement.
(of a bird's tail) having the longest feathers in the center, the others being successively shorter.
(of a tax) increasing along with the taxable base: a graduated income tax.
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Origin of graduated

First recorded in 1645–55; graduate + -ed2

OTHER WORDS FROM graduated

nonĀ·gradĀ·uĀ·atĀ·ed, adjectiveoĀ·verĀ·gradĀ·uĀ·atĀ·ed, adjectiveunĀ·gradĀ·uĀ·atĀ·ed, adjective
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Scientific definitions for graduated

graduated
[ grăjā€²ÅÅ-ā′tÄ­d ]

Divided into or marked with intervals indicating measures, as of length, volume, or temperature.
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