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degrees

/dɪˈɡɹiːz/
Meanings
  • noun

    A measure of the angular distance between two points or the brightness of a celestial object.

    - "The temperature has risen by 10 degrees."
    - "The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, covering a full 180 degrees."
    - "The angle between two lines is 45 degrees."
  • noun

    A rank or position in a social or professional hierarchy.

    - "He earned his doctoral degree in philosophy."
    - "She holds a degree in law from Harvard University."
    - "He received an honorary degree for his contributions to science."
Pronunciation
  1. /dɪˈɡɹiːz/



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Synonyms

arcdegree , ° , ° , ° , °
Rhymes
Words rhyming with degrees
dees , lees , seas , teas
Variants
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Etymology
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The word 'degree' comes from the Latin word 'gradus', which means 'step' or 'stage'. It was originally used to denote a step or level in a process, and later came to be used as a measure of angular distance or rank.

Trivia
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  1. The smallest angle that can be measured in degrees is 0.1 degree.

  2. The largest angle that can be measured in degrees is 360 degrees.

  3. In the United States, a bachelor's degree is typically equivalent to 120-130 semester hours of college credit.

  4. The highest academic degree is a doctorate, which is often denoted with the title 'Doctor'.

Related Concepts
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  1. angle: An angle is a measure of the rotation of an object around a fixed point or axis. Degrees are used to measure angles in mathematics and science.

  2. temperature: Temperature is a measure of the degree of hotness or coldness of a substance. Degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit are commonly used units of temperature.

Culture
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Degrees have cultural significance in many areas, including education, where they represent a formal recognition of achievement and knowledge. In science and mathematics, degrees are used to measure angles and temperatures.

How to Memorize "degrees"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize degrees, imagine a circle divided into 360 equal parts. Each part represents one degree.
    - Visualize a thermometer, which measures temperature in degrees.

  2. associate

    - Associate the number of degrees with the number of hours in a day. There are 24 hours in a day and 360 degrees in a circle, so each hour represents approximately 15 degrees.
    - Associate degrees with education and knowledge.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Dear Mr. Ade' to remember that there are 360 degrees in a circle: Degrees, Each Are, 360.

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