graduated

[graj-oo-ey-tid]

adjective

1. characterized by or arranged in degrees, especially successively, as according to height, depth, or difficulty.

   a graduated series of lessons.

2. marked with divisions or units of measurement.

3. (of a bird's tail) having the longest feathers in the center, the others being successively shorter.

4. (of a tax) increasing along with the taxable base.

   a graduated income tax.

graduated

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

Other Word Forms

• nongraduated adjective
• overgraduated adjective
• ungraduated adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of graduated¹

First recorded in 1645–55; graduate + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Almost 950,000 people graduated from university last year, according to official figures, but after leaving education, some have struggled to get the job they want.

From BBC

To qualify, applicants must prove they came to the U.S. before they turned 16 and have graduated from high school or were honorably discharged from the military.

From Los Angeles Times

It concluded he had been awarded the wrong grade for a course due to an error by the university and should in fact have graduated with a 2:1 Honours degree.

From BBC

Their daughter never left, attending Chico State, where she recently graduated.

From Los Angeles Times

She had studied law, graduated from a midwifery programme and even worked in a mental health clinic.

From BBC