degree

• Substantiv, das eine Maßeinheit für Temperatur, Winkel oder akademische Abschlüsse bezeichnet sowie ein Ausmaß, eine Stufe oder einen Grad von etwas.

A noun referring to a unit of measurement for temperature, angles, or academic achievement, or a level or extent of something.

1. Academic qualificationA2formal

   A qualification awarded by a college or university upon completion of a course of study.

   Akademischer Grad

   • She earned a degree in biology from Harvard.
   • He is studying for his master's degree in engineering.
   • A bachelor's degree is often required for this job.

   Synonymeaccreditationcertificatediplomaqualificationtitle

2. Unit of measurementA1formal

   A unit for measuring temperature, angles, or latitude/longitude.

   Grad

   • The temperature dropped to 10 degrees Celsius last night.
   • A right angle measures 90 degrees.
   • The city is located at 40 degrees north latitude.

3. Extent or levelB1formal

   The amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is true.

   Grad

   • To a certain degree, I agree with your opinion.
   • The success of the project depends on the degree of effort put in.
   • There is a high degree of risk involved in this investment.

   Synonymeamountextentgradeintensitylevelmagnitudemeasurepointstage