English

degree

dɪˈɡri
Meaning: a unit for measuring temperature, angles, or level of something
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
The temperature dropped to ten degrees below zero last night.
The temperature dropped to ten degrees below zero last night.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
The successful candidate should have a degree or an equivalent qualification.
The successful candidate should have a degree or an equivalent qualification.
The job requires a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of others.
The job requires a high degree of sensitivity to the needs of others.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for temperature (Celsius, Fahrenheit) and angles (geometry). It can also mean a university qualification or an extent of something.

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