degree
/dɪˈɡɹiː/noun
A qualification awarded by a university or college to show that a course of study has been completed.
Example sentences
- “He earned a degree in engineering from a state university.”
- “She is studying for a degree in nursing at night school.”
Also a unit of temperature and of angle, plus the phrase 'by degrees', meaning gradually. Context sorts the senses instantly.
Often confused with degree
- degree vs diploma
- diploma (noun): An official certificate from a school or college confirming that a student has finished a course of study or earned a degree.
Related words
libraryA place that keeps collections of books and other media for people to use or borrow, and that offers related services to its visitors.universityA place of higher learning where people study, do research, and can earn bachelor's, graduate, and often professional degrees.notebookA book with blank or lined pages for writing down notes and reminders.subjectAn area of knowledge that you study at school or college, such as math, history, or biology.lectureA talk given to an audience, usually to teach them about a subject.lessonOne unit of teaching or study, forming part of a larger course of learning. 