graduated

/ˈɡrædʒuˌeɪtɪd/
adjective
  1. Having completed a course of study and received a degree or diploma.
    • She is a graduated nurse with five years of experience.
    • The ceremony honored the graduated class of 2023.
    • The company hired several recently graduated engineers.
  2. Marked with lines or divisions at regular intervals, as on a measuring container.
    • The beaker has a graduated scale on the side for measuring liquids.
    • The thermometer has a graduated tube that shows the temperature clearly.
    • Use a graduated measuring cup to get the exact amount of flour.
  3. Arranged or increasing in stages or steps.
    • There is a graduated system of penalties for traffic violations.
    • The company offers a graduated pay scale based on experience.
    • The exercises in the book are graduated in difficulty from easy to hard.
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