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degree

The word “degree” has 2 syllables: de-gree

It's pronounced as /dɪˈɡriː/

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In the thesaurus, “degree” has 39 synonyms.

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Synonyms for degree

Meanings of degree

  • noun
    1. A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university or, in some countries, a college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.).
    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.
    4. The sum of the exponents of a term; the order of a polynomial.
    5. The dimensionality of a field extension.
    6. The number of edges that a vertex takes part in; a valency.
    7. The number of logical connectives in a formula.
    8. The curvature of a circular arc, expressed as the angle subtended by a fixed length of arc or chord.
    9. A unit of measurement of latitude and longitude which together identify a location on the Earth's surface.
    10. (grammar) Any of the three stages (positive, comparative, superlative) in the comparison of an adjective or an adverb.
    11. (obsolete outside heraldry) A step on a set of stairs; the rung of a ladder.
    12. An individual step, or stage, in any process or scale of values.
    13. A stage of rank or privilege; social standing.
    14. (genealogy) A ‘step’ in genealogical descent.
    15. One's relative state or experience; way, manner.
    16. The amount that an entity possesses a certain property; relative intensity, extent.

Example Sentences

  • She earned a master’s degree in psychology.
  • The temperature dropped by one degree overnight.
  • His argument has a certain degree of truth to it.
  • A higher degree of effort is needed to succeed in this project.
  • He received an honorary degree from the university.

On this page you'll find 39 synonyms or another words to degree, such as: amount, angle, aspect, capacity, chapter, condition, cut.

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