degree

Meanings

• Noun

  A unit of measurement or a level or rank reached.

  - "She received her degree in computer science."
  - "The student was awarded a degree after completing his studies."
  - "He holds a degree in law."

• Noun

  A level of attainment or expertise.

  - "He reached the degree of mastery in playing the piano."
  - "She is at the degree of proficiency in Spanish language."
  - "He holds a degree of honor in the society."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈɡɹiː/
   
   
   
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2. /dɪˈɡɹiː/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

arcdegree , ° , ° , ° , °

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with degree
degree , thee , me , see , key

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Homophones

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1. degree (English) : A level or rank.
   

2. degree (English) : A unit of measurement.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of degree that leads to same result
degree , degreed , degrees , to a degree , degree-day , degree-days , degree of freedom , advanced degree , advanced degrees , bachelor's degree , bachelor's degrees , external degree , external degrees , first degree , first-degree , first-degree burn , first-degree burns , pass degree , pass degrees

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Etymology

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From Old French 'degré', from Latin 'gradus' meaning 'step'.

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Trivia

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1. The highest academic degree is a doctorate.

2. In the United States, the first university to grant degrees was Harvard University, established in 1636.

3. The term 'degree' comes from the Latin word 'gradus', which means 'step'.

4. The first recorded use of the word 'degree' in English was in 1442.

5. The word 'degree' is also used in music to refer to the interval between two adjacent notes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Academic degree: A degree awarded by a college or university in recognition of the completion of a course of study.

2. Degree of freedom: A measure of the independence of a system or variable from external influences.

3. Degree of difficulty: A measure of the level of challenge or complexity of a task.

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Culture

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In academic and educational contexts, a degree represents the completion of a program of study and the attainment of a certain level of knowledge and expertise. In some professions, such as medicine and law, obtaining a degree is a prerequisite for practicing.

How to Memorize "degree"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ladder or a staircase where each step represents a degree.
   - Visualize a student receiving a diploma or a certificate as a symbol of a degree.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'degree' with the concept of a level or a rank.
   - Think of the word 'degree' as a measure of progress or achievement.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'D.E.G.R.E.E.' to remember the meaning: Degree of Expertise, Gradual Reach of Excellence.

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