Degree Definition & Meaning
degree
- noun
- a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality; "a moderate grade of intelligence"; "a high level of care is required"; "it is all a matter of degree"
- a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process; "a remarkable degree of frankness"; "at what stage are the social sciences?"
- an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study; "he earned his degree at Princeton summa cum laude"
- a measure for arcs and angles; "there are 360 degrees in a circle"
- the highest power of a term or variable
- a unit of temperature on a specified scale; "the game was played in spite of the 40-degree temperature"
- the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime); "murder in the second degree"; "a second degree burn"
"Degree" in song lyrics
See how degree is used in real songs:
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"I'm the one you burned to the third degree"
88 Keys f/ Kid Cudi — Ho Is Short For Honey -
"Yeah I went to college I ain't finished my degree"
9th Wonder f/ Buddy Klein, Rapper Big Pooh — What Makes a Man -
"I'm not a doctor on a board, I don't have a degree"
Above the Law — Murder Rap
Words that rhyme with degree
Usage tips for "degree"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "degree" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for degree to find words that pair well.
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