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   degree

   /dɪˈɡriː/

   noun

   • 1. the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present: "a degree of caution is probably wise" Similar levelstagepointrungstandardgradegradationmarkamountextentmeasuremagnitudeintensitystrengthproportionratio
   • 2. a unit of measurement of angles, one ninetieth of a right angle or the angle subtended by one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the circumference of a circle: "set at an angle of 45 degrees"
   • 3. a unit in any of various scales of temperature, intensity, or hardness: "water boils at 100 degrees Celsius"
   • ▪ each of a set of grades (usually three) used to classify burns according to their severity.
   • ▪ a legal grade of crime or offence, especially murder: "second-degree murder"
   • ▪ a step in direct genealogical descent: "second-degree relatives"
   • ▪ a position in a musical scale, counting upwards from the tonic or fundamental note: "the lowered third degree of the scale"
   • ▪ the class into which an equation falls according to the highest power of unknowns or variables present: "an equation of the second degree"
   • ▪ any of the three steps on the scale of comparison of gradable adjectives and adverbs, namely positive, comparative, and superlative.
   • ▪ a rank in an order of freemasonry.
   • ▪ a thing placed like a step in a series; a tier or row. archaic
   • 4. an academic rank conferred by a college or university after examination or after completion of a course, or conferred as an honour on a distinguished person: "a degree in zoology"
   • 5. social or official rank: archaic "persons of unequal degree" Similar social classsocial statusrankstanding/position in societydated:stationarchaic:estatecondition

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘step’, ‘tier’, ‘rank’, or ‘relative state’): from Old French, based on Latin de- ‘down’ + gradus ‘step or grade’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. degreeless adjective

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2. www.smartypal.com › college-majors › degree-vs-majorDegree vs. Major – What’s the Difference between a Major and ...

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   22 hours ago · As the name suggests, the difference between a college major and minor degree is the breadth of study. A major is the core focus of an undergraduate program, with 36 credits in courses that meet accrediting standards for a specific area, such as psychology. In contrast, a minor is made up of less than 20 credit hours and often is more related ...

3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Academic_degreeAcademic degree - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · An academic degree is a qualification awarded to a student upon successful completion of a course of study in higher education, usually at a college or university. These institutions often offer degrees at various levels, usually divided into undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

4. edvoy.com › articles › difference-between-degree-andWhat is the difference between a degree and a diploma? - edvoy

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   4 days ago · A degree equips you with both practical and theoretical knowledge. A degree makes you a ‘jack of all trades’; it provides a comprehensive and all-rounded development. Having a degree offers you better job prospects and also gives you a competitive edge in the market. With a degree, you can expect a higher salary as compared to a diploma holder.

5. www.mydegreeguide.com › types-of-degreesTypes of Degrees [2024 Ultimate Guide] - MyDegreeGuide.com

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   2 days ago · Interested in earning a college degree, but not sure which degree type is best for you? Explore Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, & Doctoral degree types.

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6. www.nagwa.com › en › explainersLesson Explainer: Angles in Degrees, Minutes, and Seconds

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   Sep 30, 2024 · Definition: Minutes and Seconds. A degree (∘) is made of 60 minutes (′), and a minute is made of 60 seconds (′ ′): 1 = 6 0 ′, 1 ′ = 6 0 ′ ′. ∘. Before looking into more details at how to convert decimal degrees to degrees, minutes, and seconds, let us look with two examples at how we can do this conversion with a scientific calculator.

7. www.mydegreeguide.com › types-of-degreesWhat’s the Difference Between College and University? [2024 ...

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   5 days ago · What Is a College? A college is an institution of higher education that focuses on undergraduate degree programs. That is, they may offer 2 year associates degrees or 4 year bachelor’s degrees, but typically do not offer graduate level programs such as a master’s degree or doctorate degree.

8. www.mydegreeguide.com › doctorate-vs-phdDoctorate vs. PhD: Understanding the Key Differences [2024]

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   5 days ago · The main difference between a doctorate and a PhD is their area of focus. A doctorate prioritizes applied knowledge and professional skills, while a PhD emphasizes academic research. Let’s compare some more differences between a professional doctoral degree vs. PhD.