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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A major heat wave kicked off in the Southland on Thursday with temperatures predicted to soar 25 degrees above normal, smashing records across Los Angeles and bringing a high risk of heat-related illness.

From Los Angeles Times

Upstream production will take weeks, and in some cases even months, to return to pre-crisis levels, depending on the degree of field complexity and the availability of workers, equipment and resources in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

The presence of mines severely increases the degree of difficulty, depending on how many there are.

From Barron's

She started a media production degree at the University of Salford in 2016 and a masters at the University of Liverpool three years later.

From BBC

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