Definitions

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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He also sees nothing in the proposed reform that would increase the degree of government control.

From BBC

After leaving the military, he earned his law degree from the University of Virginia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Doing so would penalize some software companies for expenses that may not end up materializing to such an extreme degree, he added.

From MarketWatch

She was near graduating when it shut down, leaving her with $35,000 in debt and no degree.

From The Wall Street Journal

The samples were gradually heated to temperatures up to 590 degrees Celsius to separate magnetic signals from different periods in their history.

From Science Daily

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