grad·u·at·ed 
/ˈgræʤəˌweɪtəd/ adjective
always used before a noun /ˈgræʤəˌweɪtəd/ adjective 1 : marked with lines for measuring
▪ a graduated cylinder [=a tall, narrow container used for measuring liquids] ▪ a graduated thermometer 2 a : gradually increasing
▪ a series of bowls in graduated sizes ▪ graduated payments
b of a tax : increasing in rate as the thing being taxed (such as income) increases
▪ a graduated income tax
▪ a graduated cylinder [=a tall, narrow container used for measuring liquids] ▪ a graduated thermometer
▪ a series of bowls in graduated sizes ▪ graduated payments
b of a tax : increasing in rate as the thing being taxed (such as income) increases
▪ a graduated income tax
