Difference between Gradation and Graduation

What is the difference between Gradation and Graduation?

Gradation as a noun is a sequence of gradual, successive stages; a systematic progression. while Graduation as a noun is the action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).

Gradation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: 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. A gradual change within one parameter, or an overlapping of two blocks of sound. Apophony.

Graduation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The action or process of graduating and receiving a diploma for completing a course of study (such as from an educational institution).A commencement ceremony.A marking (i.e. on a container) indicating a measurement.

We hope you now know whether to use Gradation or Graduation in your sentence.

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