degree

CEFRA2

/dɪˈɡɹiː/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A unit for measuring angles or temperature.

  2. 02

    noun

    The amount or level of something.

Examples

  • I agree with you to a degree.

  • These fixed prices give farmers a degree of financial security.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈɖɪɡ.riː/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A unit of measurement of angle equal to ¹⁄₃₆₀ of a circle's circumference.

  2. A stage of proficiency or qualification in a course of study, now especially an award bestowed by a university/college, as a certification of academic achievement. (In the United States, can include secondary schools.)

  3. A unit of measurement of temperature on any of several scales, such as Celsius or Fahrenheit.

More examples

In context

  • Each is good in its degree.

  • A right angle is a ninety-degree angle.

  • Most humans have a field of vision of almost 180 degrees.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English degre, borrowed from Old French degré (French: degré), itself from Latin gradus, with the prefix de-.