Meaning of the word "associate's degree" in English

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associate's degree

US /əˌsoʊ.ʃi.əts dɪˈɡriː/
UK /əˌsoʊ.ʃi.əts dɪˈɡriː/
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Noun

1.

a degree granted by a college for the completion of a two-year course of study

Example:
She earned an associate's degree in nursing.
Many community colleges offer associate's degrees.
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