graduated Definition
- 1successfully completed a course of study or training and received a diploma or degree
- 2arranged in regular steps or stages
- 3marked with or divided into intervals, as of time or space
Using graduated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "graduated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She graduated from college with honors.
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The road was marked with graduated lines every 100 meters.
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The color of the dress is graduated from light to dark.
graduated Synonyms and Antonyms
Origins of graduated
from Medieval Latin 'graduatus', past participle of 'graduari', meaning 'to take a degree'
Summary: graduated in Brief
The term 'graduated' [ˈɡradʒuˌeɪtɪd] refers to successfully completing a course of study or training and receiving a diploma or degree. It can also describe something arranged in regular steps or stages, such as 'The color of the dress is graduated from light to dark.' Additionally, it can refer to something marked with or divided into intervals, exemplified by 'The road was marked with graduated lines every 100 meters.'
