graduate
28
8.5
- noun
- /ˈɡrædʒueɪt/
- Specialized
:
probeta
- As a recent high school graduate, she was excited to start her journey at university.
Examples
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The science teacher helped the new graduate understand difficult concepts in her first job.
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The findings from this study have significant implications for graduate academic programs.
Academic text (2008) -
He is a college graduate.
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I was working part-time and taking a graduate course in philosophy.
Fiction book (2002) -
In contrast to my undergraduate experiences, many courses at the graduate level effectively incorporated field experiences.
Academic text (2015) -
Participants' educational levels ranged from completion of the graduate equivalency degree to having a master's degree.
Academic text (2008) -
Facilitators described access to the Internet in the workplace, post-graduate education, curriculum enhancements, and confidence in EBP skills.
Academic text (2017) -
After years of hard work, Michael became a graduate and proudly received his diploma at the ceremony.
Synonyms
69
1.4
A small container for pouring a set amount of liquid or dry food
57
3.2
A container that holds liquids like a bowl or cup
5
1.6
A cup with marks for measuring liquids or dry ingredients
1
5.1
A tall, narrow container with lines to measure liquid amounts in science experiments
Compounds
75
2.5
A student who studies for a master's or PhD after finishing a bachelor's degree
- Specialized
A person who finished nursing school training but is not yet licensed to work as a nurse
How Precise
Surface Forms
Etymology
Graduate for a measuring cup comes from being 'graduated' with marks, from Latin gradus meaning 'step'. A graduate in the lab has lines like steps to show exact volumes.