adjective
graduated
adjective
1
Having successfully completed a degree or course of study.
"She's a graduated nurse now working at the local hospital."
2
Marked with a scale of measurement, or arranged in increasing steps.
"The beaker has graduated markings for measuring liquid volume."
"The tax system uses a graduated rate that rises with income."
How to Use Graduated
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither finished with a course of study, or arranged step by step (like markings on a measuring cup, or a tax rate that increases in stages).
Common pairings
graduated cylinder
graduated tax
graduated scale
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