The steepness of a slope (8)

I believe the answer is:

gradient

(Other definitions for gradient that I've seen before include "Rise" , "Slope or incline" , "Third OT book" , "Measure of slope" , "Degree of slope in a road" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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