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DEGREE

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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Degree.

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Degree - as a noun

A position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

Example: "A moderate grade of intelligence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gradelevel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
property
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process

Example: "A remarkable degree of frankness"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
levelpointstage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
state
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study

Example: "He earned his degree at princeton summa cum laude"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
academic degree
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
accoladeawardhonorhonourlaurels
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A measure for arcs and angles

Example: "There are 360 degrees in a circle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
arcdegree

The highest power of a term or variable

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
exponentindexpower
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A unit of temperature on a specified scale

Example: "The game was played in spite of the 40-degree temperature"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
temperature unit
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime)

Example: "Murder in the second degree"

Example Sentences

"She has a bachelor's degree in psychology."
"The temperature dropped 10 degrees overnight."
"He earned his master's degree in business administration."
"She holds a doctorate degree in physics."
"The angle of the triangle measures 45 degrees."
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Word Game Points

Is DEGREE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, degree is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEGREE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is DEGREE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, degree is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEGREE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is DEGREE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, degree is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEGREE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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