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graded

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɡɹeɪdəd// UK //ɡɹˈeɪdɪd// grad·ed

adj. arranged in steps or levels based on how difficult or large something is. You often see this word used for school books or physical slopes.

adj. arranged in a series of levels or steps according to a specific scale of difficulty, size, or quality. Often used to describe educational materials or physical inclines.


SIMPLE

The teacher uses graded readers to help students improve their English.

CONTEXTUAL

The language school provides graded materials so that students can progress from beginner to advanced levels at their own pace.

COMPLEX

The architect designed a series of graded terraces to manage the steep incline of the hillside while providing flat areas for the garden.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; often follows 'highly' or 'finely' when describing precise levels.

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