a scale of condition which shows the different grades or levels between two points. Gradient means a gradual approach to something, taken step by step, level by level, each step or level being, of itself, easily surmountableNso that, finally, quite complicated and difficult activities or high states of being can b e achieved with relative ease. This principle is applied to both Scientologyprocessing and training. —Freedom Congress Glossary (approved 5-9-90)