degree

Definition

• n. a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
• n. a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
• n. a measure for arcs and angles
• n. the highest power of a term or variable

Word forms

Plural

degrees

Example sentences

1. n.

   She earned her degree in biology from a prestigious university.

2. n.

   The doctor explained that the level of pain can vary from patient to patient.