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graduated

The correct spelling is graduated.

How to pronounce graduated

verb

Say it like: Gra-dua-ted

The correct spelling is graduated. To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution. For example: "The man graduated in 1967."

Usage Examples

The man graduated in 1967.

Trisha graduated college.

Indiana University graduated the student.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution.
  2. 2.To be certified as having earned a degree from; to graduate from (an institution).
  3. 3.To certify (a student) as having earned a degree
  4. 4.To mark (something) with degrees; to divide into regular steps or intervals, as the scale of a thermometer, a scheme of punishment or rewards, etc.
  5. 5.To change gradually.

adjective

  1. 1.In steps.
  2. 2.Having a university degree; having completed training.
  3. 3.Marked with graduations.
  4. 4.Arranged by grade, level, degree.
  5. 5.Increasing in rate with the taxable base.

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