degree

//dɪˈɡriː//

degree, shade, power

1. NounPlural: degrees

A unit for measuring angles or temperature.

Common Phrases

  • degrees Celsius
  • degrees Fahrenheit
  • 90-degree angle

Example Sentences

  • A right angle is 90 degrees.

    Beginner
  • Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius.

    Beginner
  • It's 20 degrees outside today.

    Beginner
  • The temperature dropped several degrees overnight, making it quite chilly.

    Intermediate
  • The architect specified that the roof should have a 45-degree pitch for optimal drainage.

    Intermediate
  • The oven needs to be preheated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit before baking the cake.

    Intermediate
  • Scientists are concerned about the potential for global temperatures to rise by several degrees over the next century.

    Advanced
  • The precise alignment of the satellite required adjustments of less than one degree.

    Advanced
  • In geometry, understanding the properties of angles measured in degrees is fundamental to solving complex problems.

    Advanced
2. Noun

A qualification awarded by a college or university to a student who has successfully completed a course of study.

Common Phrases

    Example Sentences

    • She wants to get a college degree.

      Beginner
    • He earned his degree in history.

      Beginner
    • Many jobs require a bachelor's degree.

      Beginner
    • Obtaining a master's degree can open up new career opportunities.

      Intermediate
    • The university offers various degree programs, from arts to sciences.

      Intermediate
    • After years of hard work, she finally received her medical degree.

      Intermediate
    • The institution's rigorous curriculum ensures that its graduates are well-prepared for advanced degrees or professional careers.

      Advanced
    • His interdisciplinary degree allowed him to explore the nexus of technology and social policy.

      Advanced
    • The debate centered on the intrinsic value of a liberal arts degree in an increasingly specialized job market.

      Advanced
    3. NounPlural: degrees

    A stage or level in a scale of intensity, amount, or quality.

    Common Phrases

    • to some degree
    • to a high degree
    • degree of difficulty

    Example Sentences

    • The project had a high degree of difficulty.

      Beginner
    • I agree with you to some degree.

      Beginner
    • She showed a great degree of courage.

      Beginner
    • His commitment to the cause was evident to the highest degree.

      Intermediate
    • The success of the experiment depended to a large degree on the accuracy of the measurements.

      Intermediate
    • To what degree are you willing to compromise on your principles?

      Intermediate
    • The philosophical debate explored the extent to which free will exists, and to what degree human actions are predetermined.

      Advanced
    • While the initial findings were promising, further research is required to ascertain the precise degree of efficacy of the new treatment.

      Advanced
    • The intricate legal argument demonstrated a profound degree of understanding of constitutional law.

      Advanced
    4.

    A very slight amount or subtle difference of something, often used to describe a minor variation.

    Common Phrases

    • a shade better
    • a shade darker
    • a shade of doubt

    Example Sentences

    • It's a shade warmer today.

      Beginner
    • This color is a shade darker.

      Beginner
    • There's a shade of truth in what he said.

      Beginner
    • Her performance was a shade better than last time, showing clear improvement.

      Intermediate
    • The new design is only a shade different from the old one, but it makes a big impact.

      Intermediate
    • There was a shade of concern in his voice when he mentioned the deadline.

      Intermediate
    • The nuanced interpretation of the text revealed a subtle shade of meaning that had previously been overlooked.

      Advanced
    • While ostensibly similar, the two philosophical positions diverge by a critical shade of emphasis on individual autonomy.

      Advanced
    • The artist's masterful use of color allowed for an infinite array of shades, each conveying a distinct emotional resonance.

      Advanced
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    5.

    a number that indicates how many times a base number is multiplied by itself

    Common Phrases

    • raising to a powerraising to a power
    • power of a numberpower of a number
    • exponent powerexponent power

    Example Sentences

    • 2 to the power of 3 is 8.

      Beginner
    • The power of 10 is used in scientific notation.

      Beginner
    • Calculating powers helps in solving algebraic equations.

      Beginner
    • The power of a function can be negative or fractional.

      Intermediate
    • In logarithms, the power is the exponent needed to produce a number.

      Intermediate
    • Matrix powers are calculated by multiplying the matrix by itself.

      Intermediate
    • The power series expansion is a fundamental tool in calculus.

      Advanced
    • Complex powers involve Euler's formula for exponential functions.

      Advanced
    • In quantum mechanics, operators raised to a power describe system states.

      Advanced
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