gradation

• Nom désignant un changement ou une progression graduelle d'un état, d'un niveau ou d'un degré à un autre, souvent par étapes intermédiaires successives.

A noun referring to a gradual change or progression from one state, level, or degree to another, often through a series of intermediate stages.

1. Process of gradual changeB2formal

   A gradual change from one state or condition to another, often through a series of stages.

   gradation

   • The gradation of colors in the sunset was breathtaking.
   • There is a clear gradation in the difficulty of these exercises.
   • The artist used a fine gradation of tones in the painting.

   Synonymesdevelopmentevolutionprogressiontransition

2. Level or rank in a seriesB2formal

   A specific stage or level within a series of steps or degrees.

   Degré ou niveau dans une série

   • The salary scale has several gradations based on experience.
   • Each gradation of the test requires more advanced knowledge.
   • The social gradations in that society are very rigid.

   Synonymesdegreegradephaserankstagesteptier