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   Gra·da·tion

   /ɡrāˈdāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a scale or a series of successive changes, stages, or degrees: "within the woodpecker family, there is a gradation of drilling ability" Similar rangescalegamutspectrumsweepcompassspanprogressionsequencesuccessionseriesvarietyhierarchyladderrankingpecking orderlevelrankpositionstandingstatusstationdegreegradestagestandardechelonrungpointmarkstepnotchclassstratumgroupgroupingsetclassification
   • ▪ a stage or change in a series of successive degrees: "minute gradations of distance"
   • ▪ a minute change from one shade, tone, or color to another: "amorphous shapes in subtle gradations of green and blue"
   • ▪ (in historical linguistics) another term for ablaut

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin gradatio(n-), based on gradus ‘step’.

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › gradationGradation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1. a. : a series forming successive stages. the gradations of evolutionary development. b. : a step or place in an ordered scale. 2. : an advance by regular degrees. gradations of social progress. 3. : a gradual passing from one tint or shade to another. 4. : the act or process of grading. 5. : ablaut. gradational. grā-ˈdā-sh (ə-)nəl. grə-

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   noun. any process or change taking place through a series of stages, by degrees, or in a gradual manner. a stage, degree, or grade in such a series. the passing of one tint or shade of color to another, or one surface to another, by very small degrees, as in painting or sculpture. the act of grading.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › gradationGRADATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   GRADATION meaning: 1. a gradual change, or a stage in the process of change: 2. (one of) a set of marks showing units…. Learn more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › gradationGRADATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   GRADATION definition: 1. a gradual change, or a stage in the process of change: 2. (one of) a set of marks showing units…. Learn more.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › gradationGradation - definition of gradation by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A series of gradual, successive stages or degrees: the gradation of ranks in the army. b. One of these stages or degrees: social gradations. 2. A gradual or barely perceptible change from one tone or shade, as of color, to another. See Synonyms at nuance. 3. The act of gradating or arranging in grades. 4. Linguistics See ablaut.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › gradationGRADATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 29, 2024 · gradation in British English. (ɡrəˈdeɪʃən ) noun. 1. a series of systematic stages; gradual progression. 2. (often plural) a stage or degree in such a series or progression. 3. the act or process of arranging or forming in stages, grades, etc, or of progressing evenly.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiongradation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   gradation. [countable, uncountable] (formal) any of the small changes or levels that something is divided into; the process or result of something changing gradually. Definition of gradation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.