Meaning of the word degree in English
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degree
US /dɪˈɡriː/
UK /dɪˈɡriː/

Noun
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2.
a unit of measurement for angles or temperature
Example:
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The angle measures 90 degrees.
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The temperature dropped to zero degrees Celsius.
3.
an academic qualification awarded by a university or college
Example:
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She earned a bachelor's degree in psychology.
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He is pursuing a master's degree.
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