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Gradient

/ɡrˈeɪdiənt/
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(noun) A slope or incline.

The gradient of this hill is steep.
The height and gradient can be adjusted.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The road had a very steep ____, which made it quite difficult and tiring to cycle up the long hill.

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