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

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He holds degrees from University College London and the University of London Institute in Paris and a diploma in multimedia journalism from the Press Association.

From The Wall Street Journal

He is a graduate of Northwestern University and is pursuing a master's degree in data analysis and visualization at the City University of New York.

From The Wall Street Journal

She graduated from Duke University with a bachelor's degree in public policy.

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“Who the heck is going to short this market when any degree of weakness is aggressively bought?”

From MarketWatch

Kathryn holds a master's degree in business and economic reporting from New York University.

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