degree

• Nom désignant une unité de mesure de température ou d'angle, un niveau ou une étape dans une échelle, ainsi qu'un titre académique obtenu après des études.

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.

   Diplôme universitaire

   • 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.

   Synonymesaccreditationcertificatediplomaqualificationtitle

2. Unit of measurementA1formal

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

   Unité de mesure

   • 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.

   degré (quantité ou niveau)

   • 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.

   Synonymesamountextentgradeintensitylevelmagnitudemeasurepointstage