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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He went on to earn two master’s degrees, a doctorate and a law degree.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Now we have people calling us to a large degree,” said David DeNunzio, chairman of global M&A at Wells Fargo.

From The Wall Street Journal

But as temperatures fall below about 50 degrees F, they get harder, noisier and less grippy.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We have a high degree of confidence. What was lacking was capital,” he said.

From Barron's