degree

noun

de·gree di-ˈgrē How to pronounce degree (audio)

: a step or stage in a process, course, or order of classification

advanced by degrees

We all know that you're only three degrees away from all sorts of interesting and even famous people on social media.

Alex Proud

: a rank or grade of official, ecclesiastical, or social position

people of low degree

archaic : a particular standing especially as to dignity or worth

: the civil (see civil sense 4) condition or status of a person

genealogy : a step in a direct line of descent or in the line of ascent to a common ancestor

obsolete : step, stair

archaic : a member of a series arranged in steps (as of parts of a structure)

medical : a measure of damage to tissue caused by injury or disease compare first-degree burn, second-degree burn, third-degree burn

: the extent, measure, or scope of an action, condition, or relation

different in degree but not in kind

requiring a high degree of skill

: relative intensity

a high degree of stress

grammar : one of the forms or sets of forms used in the comparison of an adjective or adverb

law : a legal measure of guilt or negligence

found guilty of murder in the first degree

education : a title conferred on students by a college, university, or professional school on completion of a program of study

earned her four-year degree

associate's degrees

has a degree in psychology

: a grade of membership attained in a ritualistic order or society

received his first degree in the Knights of Columbus

: an academic title conferred to honor distinguished achievement or service

The actor was presented with an honorary degree.

: the formal ceremonies observed in the conferral of such a distinction

mathematics : a unit of measure for angles equal to an angle with its vertex at the center of a circle and its sides cutting off ¹/₃₆₀ of the circumference

a fifteen degree angle

47 degrees Latitude

also : a unit of measure for arcs of a circle equal to the amount of arc that subtends a central angle of one degree

archaic : a position or space on the earth or in the heavens as measured by degrees of latitude

music

: a step, note, or tone of a scale

: a line or space of the musical staff

: one of the divisions or intervals marked on a scale of a measuring instrument

specifically : any of various units for measuring temperature

350 degrees Fahrenheit

mathematics

: the sum of the exponents of the variables in the term of highest degree in a polynomial, polynomial function, or polynomial equation

: the sum of the exponents of the variable factors of a monomial

: the greatest power of the derivative of highest order in a differential equation after the equation has been rationalized (see rationalize sense 2) and cleared of fractions with respect to the derivative

degreed

di-ˈgrēd

adjective

Example Sentences

There are 360 degrees in a circle. These trees will thrive, to a greater or lesser degree, in a number of climates.

Recent Examples on the Web Parker was arrested in Oklahoma in 2020 and pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and kidnapping after Reagan Simmons Hancock, 21, was found dead in her New Boston home around 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 9, 2020, after police received a 911 call.

Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The 35-year-old was found guilty of first-degree murder in a 2017 shooting that led to the death of a local swim coach.

Emily Davies, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Suspects accused of crimes such as kidnappings, second degree murder, robbery, arson, and others can be eligible for release without bail.

Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Michigan also allows for children as young as 14 to be transferred to adult court under certain circumstances, such as first-degree murder.

Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2022 The Merced's district attorney charged Johnson, 30, with child abuse and first-degree murder in March.

Teddy Grant, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2022 Detectives took the McNeal resident into custody and charged him with first-degree murder.

Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2022 Police said that Rodriguez Parra was booked into the Maricopa County Jail on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of disorderly conduct with a weapon.

Jeremy Yurow, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 Now Lori is in jail, waiting to stand trial for conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her fourth husband, her fifth husband’s wife, and her two youngest children.

Jacob Siegal, BGR, 11 Sep. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

degree

noun

de·gree di-ˈgrē How to pronounce degree (audio)

: a step in a series

His health improved by degrees.

: amount of something as measured by a series of steps

a high degree of progress

: one of the three forms an adjective or adverb may have when it is compared

: a title given (as to students) by a college or university

She received a degree of doctor of medicine.

: one of the divisions marked on a measuring instrument (as a thermometer)

: a 360th part of the circumference of a circle

: a line or space of the staff in music or the difference in pitch between two notes

Medical Definition

degree

noun

de·gree di-ˈgrē How to pronounce degree (audio)

: a measure of damage to tissue caused by injury or disease see first-degree burn, second-degree burn, third-degree burn

: a title conferred on students by a college, university, or professional school on completion of a unified program of study

: an academic title conferred honorarily

: one of the divisions or intervals marked on a scale of a measuring instrument

specifically : any of various units for measuring temperature

: a 360th part of the circumference of a circle

Legal Definition

degree

noun

de·gree

: a step in a direct line of descent or in the line of ascent to a common ancestor

: a measure of the seriousness of a crime see also fifth degree, first degree, fourth degree, second degree, third degree

Note: Crimes are rated by degrees for the purpose of imposing more severe punishments for more serious crimes.

: a measure of care

also : a measure of negligence especially in connection with bailments see also care, negligence

degrees

noun

plural of degree

as in inches

an individual part of a process, series, or ranking they worked on the project by degrees and eventually it got done

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as in levels

the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement a Freemason of the 32nd degree

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单词	degrees
释义	degree noun de·gree di-ˈgrē 1 : a step or stage in a process, course, or order of classification advanced by degrees We all know that you're only three degrees away from all sorts of interesting and even famous people on social media. Alex Proud 2 a : a rank or grade of official, ecclesiastical, or social position people of low degree b archaic : a particular standing especially as to dignity or worth c : the civil (see civil sense 4) condition or status of a person 3 genealogy : a step in a direct line of descent or in the line of ascent to a common ancestor 4 a obsolete : step, stair b archaic : a member of a series arranged in steps (as of parts of a structure) 5 medical : a measure of damage to tissue caused by injury or disease compare first-degree burn, second-degree burn, third-degree burn 6 a : the extent, measure, or scope of an action, condition, or relation different in degree but not in kind requiring a high degree of skill b : relative intensity a high degree of stress c grammar : one of the forms or sets of forms used in the comparison of an adjective or adverb d law : a legal measure of guilt or negligence found guilty of murder in the first degree 7 a education : a title conferred on students by a college, university, or professional school on completion of a program of study earned her four-year degree associate's degrees has a degree in psychology b : a grade of membership attained in a ritualistic order or society received his first degree in the Knights of Columbus c : an academic title conferred to honor distinguished achievement or service The actor was presented with an honorary degree. d : the formal ceremonies observed in the conferral of such a distinction 8 mathematics : a unit of measure for angles equal to an angle with its vertex at the center of a circle and its sides cutting off ¹/₃₆₀ of the circumference a fifteen degree angle 47 degrees Latitude also : a unit of measure for arcs of a circle equal to the amount of arc that subtends a central angle of one degree 9 archaic : a position or space on the earth or in the heavens as measured by degrees of latitude 10 music a : a step, note, or tone of a scale b : a line or space of the musical staff 11 : one of the divisions or intervals marked on a scale of a measuring instrument specifically : any of various units for measuring temperature 350 degrees Fahrenheit 12 mathematics a : the sum of the exponents of the variables in the term of highest degree in a polynomial, polynomial function, or polynomial equation b : the sum of the exponents of the variable factors of a monomial c : the greatest power of the derivative of highest order in a differential equation after the equation has been rationalized (see rationalize sense 2) and cleared of fractions with respect to the derivative degreed di-ˈgrēd adjective Illustration of degree degree 8 Phrases to a degree 1 : to a remarkable extent : exceedingly I felt desolate to a degree Charlotte Brontë 2 : in a small way to a degree he succeeded Synonyms chapter cut grade inch notch peg phase place point stage step See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences There are 360 degrees in a circle. These trees will thrive, to a greater or lesser degree, in a number of climates. Recent Examples on the Web Parker was arrested in Oklahoma in 2020 and pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder and kidnapping after Reagan Simmons Hancock, 21, was found dead in her New Boston home around 10:20 a.m. on Oct. 9, 2020, after police received a 911 call. Chris Harris, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2022 The 35-year-old was found guilty of first-degree murder in a 2017 shooting that led to the death of a local swim coach. Emily Davies, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2022 Suspects accused of crimes such as kidnappings, second degree murder, robbery, arson, and others can be eligible for release without bail. Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Michigan also allows for children as young as 14 to be transferred to adult court under certain circumstances, such as first-degree murder. Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 13 Sep. 2022 The Merced's district attorney charged Johnson, 30, with child abuse and first-degree murder in March. Teddy Grant, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2022 Detectives took the McNeal resident into custody and charged him with first-degree murder. Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2022 Police said that Rodriguez Parra was booked into the Maricopa County Jail on two counts of first-degree murder and one count of disorderly conduct with a weapon. Jeremy Yurow, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 Now Lori is in jail, waiting to stand trial for conspiracy to commit murder and first-degree murder in connection with the deaths of her fourth husband, her fifth husband’s wife, and her two youngest children. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 11 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French degré, from Vulgar Latin degradus, from Latin de-* + gradus — see degrade First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing degree associate's degree bachelor's degree first-degree burn honorary degree in the first degree external degree first-degree degree-day degree of freedom second-degree burn in the second degree master's degree pass degree second degree the degree to which the third degree third degree to a greater or lesser degree/extent to such a degree third-degree burn to a greater/lesser degree/extent to the nth degree to what degree advanced degree to a degree gave him the third degree See More associate's degree bachelor's degree first-degree burn honorary degree in the first degree external degree first-degree degree-day degree of freedom second-degree burn in the second degree master's degree pass degree second degree the degree to which the third degree third degree to a greater or lesser degree/extent to such a degree third-degree burn to a greater/lesser degree/extent to the nth degree to what degree advanced degree to a degree gave him the third degree See More Kids Definition degree noun de·gree di-ˈgrē 1 : a step in a series His health improved by degrees. 2 : amount of something as measured by a series of steps a high degree of progress 3 : one of the three forms an adjective or adverb may have when it is compared 4 : a title given (as to students) by a college or university She received a degree of doctor of medicine. 5 : one of the divisions marked on a measuring instrument (as a thermometer) 6 : a 360th part of the circumference of a circle 7 : a line or space of the staff in music or the difference in pitch between two notes Medical Definition degree noun de·gree di-ˈgrē 1 : a measure of damage to tissue caused by injury or disease see first-degree burn, second-degree burn, third-degree burn 2 a : a title conferred on students by a college, university, or professional school on completion of a unified program of study b : an academic title conferred honorarily 3 : one of the divisions or intervals marked on a scale of a measuring instrument specifically : any of various units for measuring temperature 4 : a 360th part of the circumference of a circle Legal Definition degree noun de·gree 1 : a step in a direct line of descent or in the line of ascent to a common ancestor 2 a : a measure of the seriousness of a crime see also fifth degree, first degree, fourth degree, second degree, third degree Note: Crimes are rated by degrees for the purpose of imposing more severe punishments for more serious crimes. b : a measure of care also : a measure of negligence especially in connection with bailments see also care, negligence degrees noun plural of degree 1 as in inches an individual part of a process, series, or ranking they worked on the project by degrees and eventually it got done Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance inches stages points phases chapters steps places grades angles amounts cuts notches aspects sides planes facets pegs measures increments decrements 2 as in levels the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement a Freemason of the 32nd degree Synonyms & Similar Words levels positions ranks echelons places rankings situations reaches stations standings strata statuses rungs conditions footings functions ratings walks capacities orders estates Phrases Containing degrees by degrees by degrees
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