1. plural of graduator; people or devices that graduate or mark with degrees or divisions
Usage: technical or specialized use; often refers to instruments or tools that create graduated scales
2. people who complete a course of study or receive a degree from an educational institution
Usage: less common than 'graduates'; primarily used in technical or formal contexts

Examples

• The laboratory uses several graduators to calibrate the measuring instruments.
• The graduators of the engineering program were recognized at the ceremony.
• These optical graduators ensure precise measurements in scientific research.
• The school honored its graduators with a special reception.
• Precision graduators are essential tools in manufacturing quality control.