Degree

Pronunciation: /dɪˈɡriː/

Definitions of degree

noun a unit of measurement defining the amount of a particular quality or condition in something, e.g., temperature, brightness, or hardness

Example Sentences

A1 I have a degree in English literature.

A2 She completed her degree in business administration.

B1 He is pursuing a degree in computer science.

B2 Obtaining a degree in engineering requires dedication and hard work.

C1 Her doctoral degree in psychology took years of research and study.

C2 Having a master's degree can open up many opportunities for career advancement.

Examples of degree in a Sentence

formal She earned a master's degree in business administration from a prestigious university.

informal He finally got his degree after years of hard work and late nights studying.

slang I'm just a few credits away from getting my degree, then I can finally start my career.

figurative His level of dedication to his craft is at a degree that few can match.

Grammatical Forms of degree

• past tense: degreed
• plural: degrees
• comparative: more degree
• superlative: most degree
• present tense: degree
• future tense: will degree
• perfect tense: have degreed
• continuous tense: is degreeing
• singular: degree
• positive degree: degree
• infinitive: to degree
• gerund: degreeing
• participle: degreed

Origin and Evolution of degree

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'degree' originated from the Latin word 'gradus', which means a step or a degree.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'degree' evolved to also represent a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, and academic achievement.