Definition/Meaning of gradation

• English - Noun: gradation ( plural gradations ) A sequence of gradual , successive stages; a systematic progression . A passing by small degrees from one tone or shade , as of color , to another . See Synonyms at nuance . The act of gradating or arranging in grades . Any degree or relative position in an order or series . I . Taylor the several gradations of the intelligent universe ( countable ) A calibration…
• English - Verb: gradation ( third-person singular simple present gradations , present participle gradationing , simple past and past participle gradationed ) ( transitive ) To form with gradations .
• English - Pronunciation: Rhymes: -eɪʃən
• English - See also: graduation
• English - References: DeLone et . al . (Eds.) (1975). Aspects of Twentieth-Century Music . Englewood Cliffs , New Jersey: Prentice-Hall. ISBN 0130493465.