Degree

Quick meaning: Degree is a noun meaning (geometry) A unit of measurement of angle equal to ¹⁄₃₆₀ of a circle's circumference.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (physics) A unit of measurement of temperature on any of several scales, such as Celsius or Fahrenheit.
2. (algebra) The sum of the exponents of a term; the order of a polynomial.
3. (algebra, field theory) The dimensionality of a field extension.
4. (graph theory) The number of edges that a vertex takes part in; a valency.
5. (logic) The number of logical connectives in a formula.
6. (surveying) The curvature of a circular arc, expressed as the angle subtended by a fixed length of arc or chord.
7. (education) 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.)

Example Sentences

Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

A right angle is a ninety-degree angle.

A quadratic polynomial is a polynomial of degree 2.

212 degrees Fahrenheit is equal to 100 degrees Celsius.

Word Forms

• degrees

Synonyms for degree

Depending on context, synonyms include arcdegree, compass, level, magnitude, scale, point.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include point, level, arcdegree, diploma, postgraduate, graduate.

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