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GRADUATED

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adjective) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Taking place by degrees

Synonyms:

gradational; gradatory; graduated

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

gradual (proceeding in small stages)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Marked with or divided into degrees

Example:

a calibrated thermometer

Synonyms:

calibrated; graduated

Classified under:

Participial adjectives

Participle:

calibrate (mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that it can be read in the desired units)

 II. (verb) 

Sense 1

Past simple / past participle of the verb graduate

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