Gradation

Pronunciation: /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/

Gradation (noun)

  1. a gradual change from one thing to another, often in steps or stages
  2. a level or rank in a series, often used in education or classification
  3. a gradual change in color, often used in art or design

Examples

  • The gradation of light in the room was subtle.
  • There was a gradation in temperature throughout the day.

Common collocations: gradual gradation, observe a gradation, social gradation, achieve a gradation, color gradation