 gradient |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a graded change in the magnitude of some physical quantity or dimension | |
| Related terms: | change temperature_gradient gravity_gradient | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the horizontal | |
| Synonyms: | slope | |
| Examples: | "a five-degree grade" |
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| Related terms: | position pitch grade gradualness abruptness slope | |
| Similar spelling: |
Graden greediness Gradney grading |
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