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degree

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What does degree mean?

noun

  1. A completed curriculum of study in tertiary education.
  2. A unit of measurement of angle equal to ¹⁄₃₆₀ of a circle's circumference.
  3. A unit of measurement of temperature on any of several scales, such as Celsius or Fahrenheit.
More meanings (14)

noun

  1. The sum of the exponents of a term; the order of a polynomial.
  2. The dimensionality of a field extension.
  3. The number of edges that a vertex takes part in; a valency.
  4. The number of logical connectives in a formula.
  5. The curvature of a circular arc, expressed as the angle subtended by a fixed length of arc or chord.
  6. A unit of measurement of latitude and longitude which together identify a location on the Earth's surface.
  7. Any of the stages (like positive, comparative, superlative, elative) in the comparison of an adjective or an adverb.
  8. A step on a set of stairs; the rung of a ladder.
  9. An individual step, or stage, in any process or scale of values.
  10. A stage of rank or privilege; social standing.
  11. A ‘step’ in genealogical descent.
  12. The amount that an entity possesses a certain property; relative intensity, extent.
  13. (archaic) One's relative state or experience; way, manner.

proper noun

  1. A surname.
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IPA pronunciation

/dɪˈɡɹi/

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It cannot certainly be pretended that any degree of duties, however low, would be an abridgment of the liberty of the press.
Alexander Hamilton; John Jay; James MadisonThe Federalist PapersProject Gutenberg ebook #18
“I have a nice snug little farm,” said Gabriel, with half a degree less assurance than when he had seized her hand.
Thomas HardyFar from the Madding CrowdProject Gutenberg ebook #27
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Would not work, even at a coeducational college with a real degree in prospect, be rather flat without her friend the enemy?
L. M. (Lucy Maud) MontgomeryAnne of Green GablesProject Gutenberg ebook #45
To find the weight of the earth take the length of a degree on a meridian and multiply by 62 1/2 pounds.
Mark TwainWhat Is Man? and Other EssaysProject Gutenberg ebook #70
Small thanks were due to the books, however, if the girl’s readings were in any degree more successful than her elderly cousin’s.
Nathaniel HawthorneThe House of the Seven GablesProject Gutenberg ebook #77