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degree

[dih-gree] / dɪˈgri /
NOUN
unit of measurement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
amount extent grade intensity point quality rate scale scope severity size standard strength term
STRONG
amplitude caliber dimension division expanse gauge gradation height interval length limit line link mark notch period plane proportion quantity range ratio reach rung shade space stage stair step stint tenor tier
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dullness lethargy whole
STRONG
unimportance
NOUN
recognition of achievement; rank or grade of position
Synonyms
STRONGEST
class credit grade honor level magnitude point position qualification quality scope sort standard status strength
STRONG
approbation approval baccalaureate caliber compass credentials dignity distinction eminence height order pitch potency quantity range rank reach sheepskin shingle stage standing station testimonial testimony
WEAK
dignification
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dishonor disrespect ill repute lack
STRONG
lowliness unimportance

Example Sentences

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“Those guys, to a large degree, already have that information at their disposal through the implied volatility in the options market.”

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

As he and others testify, he hated to lose and to a degree that mitigated the joy of winning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

But it cautioned that this assumption "may need to be revised if the duration of the conflict extends and the degree of damage suffered gets reassessed".

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“If you have a software-engineering degree, rather than focusing only on traditional developer roles, you could consider growth areas like artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, cybersecurity and cloud computing. Many skills apply across industries,” Puri said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Fortunately, since Jimmie had a college degree, the principal invited him to replace me in my classroom when the time came.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

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