Meaning of the word gradient in English
What does gradient mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
gradient
US /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/
UK /ˈɡreɪ.di.ənt/
Noun
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the rate of ascent or descent of a road or railway
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The road has a gradient of 1 in 10.
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Engineers calculated the optimal gradient for the new railway line.
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the rate of change of a physical quantity (such as temperature or pressure) with respect to distance in a given direction
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The temperature gradient across the metal bar was significant.
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Scientists are studying the pressure gradient in the atmosphere.
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