The amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present
“The molecules in each state have a different degree of order or randomness about them.”
A distinct stage in a series of events or process
“This temperature corresponds to a different degree on the scale of warmness than it does on the scale of coldness.”
(archaic) Social or official rank
“He was a member of the Knights of Columbus as a third degree knight and fourth degree honorary knight.”
A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study
“She already has one bachelor's degree and is now studying towards a master's degree.”
The size, length, or amount of something, as established by measuring
The action or fact of becoming qualified as a recognized practitioner of a profession or activity
A significant or considerable amount
The amount, number or rate of something, regarded as part of a total of 100
A slightly different variety of something
(mathematics) The degree to which the root of a radicand is found
Degree of mental development
A small, modest or trifling amount
A measure of the degree, power or capacity of something in various fields of science
A special tone or impression associated with something
Official recognition or proof of completing a course of study
A certified qualification obtained in higher education, such as an Associate's or Bachelor's degree
A form of an adjective that indicates a different degree of the attribute the adjective denotes
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