Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement for temperature, temperature differences, or the measurement of the steepness of a slope or the angle of a turn.

“The temperature in the room was 25 degrees Celsius.”

2. noun

A level or standard in a particular activity or profession, especially one that is officially recognized.

“She earned a degree in engineering from a prestigious university.”

3. noun

A stage or phase in a process, especially one of development or growth.

“The company is at a critical degree of growth and needs to expand its operations.”

4. noun

A point on a scale.

“The degree of satisfaction with the service was very high.”

5. verb

to make or become more extreme or severe.

“The storm degree is going to increase overnight.”

6. verb

to make or become more intense or severe.

“The fire degree is spreading fast.”

7. adverb

very much, to a high degree.

“He is degree excited about the new opportunity.”