English Profile

degree · noun

/dəˈgriː/Full view

degree (TEMPERATURE)

A2 C a unit for measuring temperature, shown by the symbol ° written after a number

Dictionary example:

Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit and 100 degrees Celsius/centigrade.

Learner example:

Today it is very windy and too cold for bathing, just about 15 degrees. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Swedish)

degree (ACHIEVEMENT)

B1 C a title of achievement given for completing a course of study at a college or university

Dictionary examples:

"What is your degree in?" "Art History."

She's got a physics degree/a degree in physics from Princeton.

Learner example:

I completed my languages degree course at U.P.N University. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Spanish)

degree (AMOUNT)

B2 C or U an amount or level of something

Dictionary examples:

This job demands a high degree of skill.

There was some degree of truth in what she said.

Learner example:

It is quite obvious that the modern society exploits natural resources to an extremely high degree. (First Certificate in English; B2; German)

a/some degree of sth ()

C2 a small level or amount of something

Dictionary examples:

There was some degree of truth in what she said.

The plan involves a degree of risk, but it is worth trying.

Learner example:

Nevertheless, some degree of freedom is obviously necessary for [the] healthy development of a young individual. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Polish)