1. arranged in a series of steps or degrees; increasing or decreasing gradually
2. marked with divisions for measurement

1. past tense of graduate; completed a course of study and received a diploma or degree
2. past tense of graduate; arranged or marked in regular steps or degrees

Examples

• She graduated from college last spring.
• He graduated with honors in engineering.
• The graduated cylinder measured liquid volumes precisely.
• The lamp had a graduated dimmer switch.
• The graduated income tax increases with higher earnings.
• They graduated the training program over six months.
• The graduated beaker showed measurements in milliliters.