passed
Americanadjective
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having completed the act of passing.
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having received a passing grade on an examination or test or successfully completed a school course, year, or program of study.
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Finance. noting a dividend not paid at the usual dividend date.
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U.S. Navy. having successfully completed an examination for promotion, and awaiting a vacancy in the next grade.
a passed chief engineer.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of passed
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; pass + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Los Angeles previously passed a series of minimum-wage increases for airport and hotel workers that would have lifted hourly pay to at least $30 by mid-2028, just in time for the Olympic Games.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
But three hours —or longer — passed before west Altadena was ordered to evacuate.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The data center boom passed Dominion shareholders by.
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
So far, 15 of the 20 case files have been passed to the CPS for advice.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
On the seventh floor she passed us over to Miss Adams, who managed the show.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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