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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"You know that you only have a month left of your degree and nothing in you has the spark or motivation to just carry on," Abbas says.

From BBC

We are ourselves seeing cyber threats, with ebbs and flows, but certainly at a much higher degree of intensity.

From The Wall Street Journal

After years of studying, Riki Auton was beyond excited to start her fine art degree at University of the Arts London.

From BBC

But reasonable observers can admit that any sane policy will, to a greater or lesser degree, look ugly.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the justices did not address the degree to which importers can receive refunds.

From Barron's