gradation

gra·da·tion  (gr-dshn)

n.

1.

a. A series of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression.

b. A degree or stage in such a progression.

2. A passing by barely perceptible degrees from one tone or shade, as of color, to another. See Synonyms at nuance.

3. The act of gradating or arranging in grades.

4. Linguistics See ablaut.

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[Latin gradti, gradtin-, from gradus, step; see grade.]

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gra·dation·al adj.

gra·dation·al·ly adv.

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gradation

Noun

1. a series of systematic stages; gradual progression

2. a stage in such a series or progression

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gradation  (gr-dshn)

1. The process by which land is leveled off through erosion or the transportation or deposition of sediments, especially the process by which a riverbed is brought to a level where it is just able to transport the amount of sediment delivered to it.

2. The proportion of particles (such as sand grains) of a given size within a sample of particulate material, such as soil or sandstone.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	gradation - relative position in a graded series; "always a step behind"; "subtle gradations in color"; "keep in step with the fashions" step cut - a step on some scale; "he is a cut above the rest" rank - relative status; "his salary was determined by his rank and seniority"
	2.	gradation - a degree of ablaut grade ablaut - a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song)
	3.	gradation - the act of arranging in grades graduation quantification - the act of discovering or expressing the quantity of something blending, shading - a gradation involving small or imperceptible differences between grades

Translations

gradation [grəˈdeɪʃən] n → gradation f

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gradation [grəˈdeɪʃən] n → Abstufung f

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gradation [grəˈdeɪʃən] n → gradazione f