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Gra*da"tion (?), n., [L. gradatio: cf. F. gradation. See Grade.] 1. The act of progressing by regular steps or orderly arrangement; the state of being graded or arranged in ranks; as, the gradation of castes.
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2. The act or process of bringing to a certain grade.
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3. Any degree or relative position in an order or series.
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The several gradations of the intelligent universe. I. Taylor.
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4. (Fine Arts) A gradual passing from one tint to another or from a darker to a lighter shade, as in painting or drawing.
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6. (Mus.) A diatonic ascending or descending succession of chords.
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Gra*da"tion, v. t. To form with gradations. [R.]
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