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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"I have been working on the evolution of reptilian heads and noses since my master's degree," he said.

From Science Daily

Munna has not reached the same heights in football as Nisha, but helps train girls at the Football for Freedom Project and is studying for a degree at university.

From BBC

Sick of her nine-to-five job, she found the email address for an outreach worker at Cambridge, who helped her get on a degree course in theatre and education.

From BBC

"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

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