Meaning of graduated in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪdəd/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    graduated

    Definitions

    1. increasing as the amount taxed increases

    Synonyms

  2. 2. decreasing as the amount taxed increases

    Synonyms

  3. 3. slowly and smoothly

    Synonyms

  4. Qualitative Adjective

    graduated

    Definitions

    1. marked with or divided into degrees

    Examples

    • « a calibrated thermometer »

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