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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If passed, a federal incentive is expected to help draw some productions back to the Golden State, industry experts and advocates said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Now the deadline has passed and, at least until the winter window opens in January, United and Carrick must stand or fall by what has to be viewed as a calculated gamble.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The first law allowing an early claiming age was passed in 1956 and let women workers and wives of workers claim retirement benefits at a reduced rate beginning at age 62.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Asked about European anxiety over dependence on US technology under President Donald Trump, Karp said the moment for hesitation had passed.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
I dug into my handbag and passed him a handkerchief.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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