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

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Anthony holds a masters degree in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a masters degree in Journalism from the Autonomous University of Madrid.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jiahui has a master's degree from the Stabile Investigative Journalism program at Columbia Journalism School and a bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of Liverpool.

From The Wall Street Journal

He went on to graduate from Western Carolina University, and then earn a master’s degree at Appalachian State University.

From The Wall Street Journal

It claims these sensors enable its vehicles to be aware of its surroundings 360 degrees, as far as three football fields ahead and during bad weather.

From BBC

He received a master's degree in journalism from Stanford University.

From The Wall Street Journal

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