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   degree

   /dɪˈɡriː/

   noun

   • 1. the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present: "a degree of caution is probably wise" Similar levelstagepointrungstandardgradegradationmarkamountextentmeasuremagnitudeintensitystrengthproportionratio
   • 2. a unit of measurement of angles, one ninetieth of a right angle or the angle subtended by one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the circumference of a circle: "set at an angle of 45 degrees"
   • 3. a unit in any of various scales of temperature, intensity, or hardness: "water boils at 100 degrees Celsius"
   • ▪ each of a set of grades (usually three) used to classify burns according to their severity.
   • ▪ a legal grade of crime or offence, especially murder: "second-degree murder"
   • ▪ a step in direct genealogical descent: "second-degree relatives"
   • ▪ a position in a musical scale, counting upwards from the tonic or fundamental note: "the lowered third degree of the scale"
   • ▪ the class into which an equation falls according to the highest power of unknowns or variables present: "an equation of the second degree"
   • ▪ any of the three steps on the scale of comparison of gradable adjectives and adverbs, namely positive, comparative, and superlative.
   • ▪ a rank in an order of freemasonry.
   • ▪ a thing placed like a step in a series; a tier or row. archaic
   • 4. an academic rank conferred by a college or university after examination or after completion of a course, or conferred as an honour on a distinguished person: "a degree in zoology"
   • 5. social or official rank: archaic "persons of unequal degree" Similar social classsocial statusrankstanding/position in societydated:stationarchaic:estatecondition

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘step’, ‘tier’, ‘rank’, or ‘relative state’): from Old French, based on Latin de- ‘down’ + gradus ‘step or grade’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. degreeless adjective

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › higher-educationHigher education | Definition, Degrees, History, & Goals

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   3 days ago · Higher education, any of various types of education given in postsecondary institutions of learning and usually affording, at the end of a course of study, a named degree, diploma, or certificate of higher studies. Higher-educational institutions include not only universities and colleges but also.

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3. www.mydegreeguide.com › best-college-majors › degree-vs-majorDegree vs. Major – What’s the Difference between a Major and...

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   4 days ago · What's the difference between Degree vs. Major? Do you have to have a Major in order to get a Degree? Your major is your area of focus. Your degree is comprised of general education and your college major.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › degreeDegree Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   2 days ago · How to use degree in a sentence. a step or stage in a process, course, or order of classification; a rank or grade of official, ecclesiastical, ...

5. www.mydegreeguide.com › what-is-an-undergraduate-degreeWhat Is an Undergraduate Degree? [2024 Guide] - MyDegreeGuide.com

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   4 days ago · There are two types of degrees in college generally referred to as undergraduate degrees: associate’s degrees and bachelor’s degrees. Students working toward either of these degrees are often referred to as undergrads.

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6. www.mydegreeguide.com › college-major-vs-minorCollege Major vs. Minor - What's the Difference? [2024 Guide]

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   4 days ago · What is a Major? Your major will be the cornerstone of your college career: a concentration of classes that can help equip you for starting your career after graduation. Your major will be what’s listed on your diploma.

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7. ie.indeed.com › career-development › diploma-vs-degreeDiploma vs. degree (Plus advantages and disadvantages)

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   5 days ago · A degree is a detailed exploration of a certain subject, that the student selects. Their major subject is the one in which they want to qualify. The length of the programme depends on the course the student chooses. A degree offers students the opportunity to apply for a master's programme.

8. www.britannica.com › topic › universityUniversity | Definition, Origin, History, & Facts | Britannica

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   2 days ago · University, institution of higher education, usually comprising a college of liberal arts and sciences and graduate and professional schools and having the authority to confer degrees in various fields of study.