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slope

A measure of the incline of a surface or line, often expressed as a percentage or a ratio. A 1 percent slope means that for every 100 feet of horizontal distance, the vertical distance increases by 1 foot. A 2:1 slope means that for every 2 units of vertical distance, the horizontal distance increases by 1 unit. Also see grade (2).