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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We put her on a performance improvement plan and she passed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Thousands of artists, filmmakers and musicians have passed through its doors as students and instructors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Nearly five years passed before she was able to attain the correct paperwork to take on permanent paid employment.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Here’s her dilemma: Her husband passed away 10 years ago.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
I dug into my handbag and passed him a handkerchief.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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