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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The presence of mines severely increases the degree of difficulty, depending on how many there are.

From Barron's

She started a media production degree at the University of Salford in 2016 and a masters at the University of Liverpool three years later.

From BBC

The forecast shows a slight cooldown Saturday, but temperatures will still be about 15 to 20 degrees above normal.

From Los Angeles Times

The Philippines told government offices to turn off computers at lunch and set air conditioning to no lower than 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

From The Wall Street Journal

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