We use degrees to say how hot or cold something is. They show temperature on a scale like Celsius or Fahrenheit.
The water is 30 degrees Celsius.
It is very cold at zero degrees.
Degrees also measure how big an angle is. A full circle has 360 degrees. We use this in math and geometry.
Turn the wheel 90 degrees to the right.
A square has four 90-degree angles.
A degree is an official paper that shows you finished a course at a university. It is a type of diploma or certificate.
She earned a degree in biology.
He has a degree from Oxford University.
Degree can mean a level or step in something like progress or rank. For example, it shows how hard or easy a situation or game is.
He reached the next degree of responsibility.
The game has many degrees of difficulty.
Degree also means a special type of academic title, like a Doctorate. It shows a high level of study in a subject.
She received a Doctor of Philosophy degree.
He holds a degree in medicine.
In law, a degree is a formal paper or order from an official like a court. It gives instructions or decisions.
The judge signed a degree for the case.
A degree was issued by the court today.
In math, degree means how many times a variable is multiplied by itself. It shows the power or exponent in expressions.
The degree of x in x² is two.
This polynomial has degree three.
