degree

de·gree (d-gr)

n.

1. Abbr. deg, deg. A unit of measure on a temperature scale.

2. A division of a circle, equal to ¹/₃₆₀ of its circumference.

3. A position or rank within a graded series.

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degree

1. a grade or rank awarded scholars by a college or university.

2. a unit of measure of temperature.

3. a unit of measure of arcs and angles, one degree being 1/360 of a circle.