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graduated

/ˈɡrædʒ.u.eɪ.tɪd/
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• adjective

1

Marked with lines or degrees for measuring.

Example

"The chemist poured the clear solution into a graduated cylinder to measure its exact volume."

2

Arranged in a series of progressive steps, grades, or stages, such as a tax rate that increases with income.

Example

"The government implemented a graduated income tax system so that higher earners pay a larger percentage."

3

Having successfully completed a course of study or training and received a diploma or degree.

Example

"The newly graduated nurses were eager to begin their first hospital shifts."

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• Nearby Words

gradual
gradually
graduate
graduated
graduation
graffiti
graft

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Medieval Latin verb graduari ('to take a degree'), from Classical Latin gradus ('step, pace, or degree').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Graduated. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/graduated
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