degree

noun
UK: /dɪˈɡriː/
US: /dɪˈɡriː/

  1. A unit for measuring temperature.

    1. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius. [ ] [ ]
    2. The weather forecast predicted a high degree of 30 degrees today. [ ] [ ]

  2. An amount or level.

    1. The degree of difficulty was very high. [ ] [ ]
    2. To a certain degree, I agree with your degree of argument. [ ] [ ]

  3. A qualification given for completing a university course.

    1. She has a degree in English literature. [ ] [ ]
    2. Obtaining a degree can significantly improve your degree of career prospects. [ ] [ ]

  4. A unit of angle measurement.

    1. A right angle is 90 degrees. [ ] [ ]
    2. The pilot turned the plane a few degrees to the right degree. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

level grade amount certificate extent diploma stage
degree verb

  1. To increase or decrease by steps or degrees.

    1. We can degree the temperature by one degree. [ ] [ ]
    2. The severity of the problem will degree over time, we hope. [ ] [ ]
degree adjective

  1. Relating to studies at a university or college.

    1. She is taking a degree course. [ ] [ ]
    2. The degree level studies required a high degree of commitment. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "degree" in English means: A unit for measuring temperature., An amount or level., A qualification given for completing a university course., A unit of angle measurement..

The phonetic transcription of "degree" is /dɪˈɡriː/ in British English and /dɪˈɡriː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "degree": level, grade, amount, certificate, extent, diploma, stage.

Example usage of "degree": "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.". More examples on the page.