Gradation
Pronunciation: /ɡreɪˈdeɪʃən/
Gradation (noun)
- a gradual change from one thing to another, often in steps or stages
- a level or rank in a series, often used in education or classification
- 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