graduated
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
describes a person who has successfully finished a university degree.
pertaining to a person who has been awarded an academic degree or has completed a specific level of professional training.
Simple“The company is looking for graduated engineers with at least two years of experience.”
In context“The newly graduated nurses were assigned to the emergency ward under the supervision of senior staff members.”
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
having lines or marks on it to show measurements, like a ruler or a measuring cup.
marked with degrees or other units of measurement for use in precise calculation or volume assessment.
Simple“Use a graduated cylinder to measure exactly 50ml of water for the experiment.”
In context“The technician carefully poured the reagent into a graduated beaker to ensure the concentration remained within the specified safety limits.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
arranged in steps or levels, often where the amount or difficulty increases.
arranged in a series of stages, levels, or degrees of intensity.
Simple“The country has a graduated tax system where people who earn more pay a higher rate.”
In context“The government introduced a graduated response to the energy crisis, starting with voluntary reductions before moving to mandatory limits.”
UsageOften used in economic or administrative contexts to describe 'graduated taxes' or 'graduated scales'.
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