passed
Americanadjective
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having received a passing pass 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
- unpassed adjective
Etymology
Origin of passed
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; pass + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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They, too, gather news from relatives and neighbours so it can be passed on to family abroad when they are able to connect, she says.
From BBC
"He had passed away at 28 minutes old. The doctor had come over and told us there was nothing more they could do," Maddie said.
From BBC
Under the War Powers Resolution passed by Congress in 1973, unauthorized deployments into hostile situations must end after 60 days unless Congress votes to declare war or passes legislation authorizing the use of the military.
From Los Angeles Times
This time, their battle allowed Russell to close up, and he passed Hamilton on the straight on lap 27 and then Leclerc in the same place two laps later.
From BBC
The annual in memoriam segment for recently passed icons will honor Robert Redford, who died in September, and Rob Reiner, who was murdered in December.
From Barron's
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