degree
//dɪˈɡriː//
Noun
degreeSingular
degreesPlural
1
A unit of measurement for angles, equal to 1/360 of a complete circle
A right angle measures 90 degrees.
2
A unit of measurement for temperature
Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.
3
The extent, amount, or level to which something happens or is present
The degree of difficulty varies from person to person.
4
An academic qualification awarded by a college or university after successful completion of a course of study
She has a degree in biology from Oxford University.
5
A stage or level in a scale or series
The work requires a high degree of skill and precision.