grad·u·at·ed
ˈgra-jə-ˌwā-təd
1
: marked with divisions indicating degrees or units of measurement
a graduated cylinder/tube
graduated measuring cups
2
a
: divided into or arranged in grades, steps, or successive levels usually proportionally
a graduated series of honors
b
of a tax
: increasing in rate with increase in taxable base : progressive
a graduated income tax
graduated
2 of 2past tense and past participle of graduate entry 1
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“Graduated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graduated. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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