Degree: meaning, definitions and examples

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degree

 

[ dษชหˆษกriห ]

Context #1 | Noun

level of achievement

A degree is a unit of measurement used to measure angles, temperature, or the extent to which something happens or is present. It can also refer to an academic award conferred by a college or university upon successful completion of a program of study.

Synonyms

extent, level, qualification

Examples of usage

  • The temperature today is 30 degrees Celsius.
  • She earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics.
  • He adjusted the angle of the camera by a few degrees.
Context #2 | Noun

academic award

A degree is an academic award given by a college or university to students who have successfully completed a program of study. It is often categorized into Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees.

Synonyms

certification, credential, diploma

Examples of usage

  • She received her Master's degree in Psychology.
  • He is pursuing a degree in Computer Science.
  • Many employers require a Bachelor's degree for entry-level positions.
Context #3 | Noun

amount or level

Degree can also refer to the amount or level of something, such as intensity, significance, or importance.

Synonyms

extent, grade, level

Examples of usage

  • There was a degree of uncertainty in his decision.
  • She showed a high degree of professionalism in her work.
  • The issue is of great degree of importance to the community.

Translations

Translations of the word "degree" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grau

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเค—เฅเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Grad

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ derajat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ัƒะฟั–ะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ stopieล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅบฆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท degrรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท derece

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•™์œ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุฑุฌุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stupeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stupeลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญฆไฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ stopnja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรกรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดำ™ั€ะตะถะตัั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒ แƒแƒ“แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rษ™cษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grado

Word origin

The word 'degree' originated from the Latin word 'gradus', meaning 'step' or 'grade'. It has been used in various contexts to denote measurement, achievement, and academic recognition. The concept of degrees as academic awards dates back to the middle ages when universities started conferring titles upon their students. Over time, the meaning of 'degree' has evolved to encompass a wide range of measurements and accomplishments.

Word Frequency Rank

At #559 in the frequency ranking, this word is highly important for effective communication. It's commonly used in daily situations and should be prioritized in your vocabulary building.