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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"What Tierney wanted to do was an incredibly faithful adaptation of this novel, wildly faithful - faithful to a degree I don't think anybody ever imagined," he says.

From BBC

There has been a degree of an understanding that this side are in transition following a turbulent summer.

From BBC

Melissa graduated from Cornell University and has a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.

From The Wall Street Journal

She was already teaching Montessori and didn’t need the degree or extra loans.

From The Wall Street Journal

He speaks Portuguese, Spanish, Hebrew, and English and holds a finance degree from Boston University.

From The Wall Street Journal

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