Degree
noun
A unit for measuring angles.
The triangle has an angle of 90 degrees.
Often appears as...
- 90 degrees
- 180 degrees
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Technical
noun
The level or amount of something.
He was attracted to her to a certain degree.
Often appears as...
- to a high degree
- to some degree
noun
A title given by a college or university after you have successfully completed a course of study.
She has a degree in Computer Science.
Often appears as...
- bachelor's degree
- master's degree
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Academic
noun
A unit for measuring temperature.
The temperature is 30 degrees Celsius.
Often appears as...
- degrees celsius
- degrees fahrenheit
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Technical
noun
A step or stage in a process.
The project is in its final degree.
Often appears as...
- degree of difficulty
- degree of risk
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Formal
Academic
noun
A title given by a secret organization after you have reached a particular level of knowledge or skill.
He is a 33rd degree Freemason.
Often appears as...
- freemason degree
- masonic degree
noun
A unit for measuring angles.
The triangle has an angle of 90 degrees.
Often appears as...
- 90 degrees
- 180 degrees
Usage tips
Technical
noun
The level or amount of something.
He was attracted to her to a certain degree.
Often appears as...
- to a high degree
- to some degree
noun
A title given by a college or university after you have successfully completed a course of study.
She has a degree in Computer Science.
Often appears as...
- bachelor's degree
- master's degree
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A unit for measuring temperature.
The temperature is 30 degrees Celsius.
Often appears as...
- degrees celsius
- degrees fahrenheit
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A step or stage in a process.
The project is in its final degree.
Often appears as...
- degree of difficulty
- degree of risk
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
noun
A title given by a secret organization after you have reached a particular level of knowledge or skill.
He is a 33rd degree Freemason.
Often appears as...
- freemason degree
- masonic degree
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Pro Tip 1/2Not a Flat Measure
When measuring angles, degrees show rotation, not flat distance.
The hands of a clock form a 90-degree angle at 3 o'clock.
Pro Tip 2/2Full Circle
360 degrees make a full circle, useful in navigation and design.
The skater completed a flawless 360-degree spin.
Pro Tip 1/2Not a Flat Measure
When measuring angles, degrees show rotation, not flat distance.
The hands of a clock form a 90-degree angle at 3 o'clock.
Pro Tip 2/2Full Circle
360 degrees make a full circle, useful in navigation and design.
The skater completed a flawless 360-degree spin.
Pro Tip 1/2Not a Flat Measure
When measuring angles, degrees show rotation, not flat distance.
The hands of a clock form a 90-degree angle at 3 o'clock.
Pro Tip 2/2Full Circle
360 degrees make a full circle, useful in navigation and design.
The skater completed a flawless 360-degree spin.
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Filming Antarctica's...
it was incredibly challenging i mean they were super super motivated this was the most wonderful diving they'd ever done in their lives but the challenges of it when they're diving almost minus two degrees celsius the cold is just phenomenal when you go down there you sort of feel it numb your face and sting your face it
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How do carbohydrates...
When you eat and your blood sugar rises, insulin is secreted into the blood. It prompts your muscle and fat cells to let glucose in and jump starts the conversion of sugar to energy. The degree to which a unit of insulin lowers the blood sugar helps us understand something called insulin sensitivity.
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Catching up with...
the world yes being in really exciting experiment for me because a lot of people sometimes when I go up they come up to me that I i completely like dropped out of school but once i had like a story i was able to go back to school to finishing up with my degree some of them going to like engineering
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Why do animals have such...
often account for the discrepancies in longevity. So it's the combination of all these factors playing out to differing degrees in different animals that explains the variability we see in the animal kingdom. So what about us? Humans currently have an average life expectancy of 71 years,
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How to spot a misleading...
But in fact, a rise of even half a degree Celsius can cause massive ecological disruption. This is why the second graph, which show the average temperature variation each year, is far more significant. When they're used well, graphs can help us intuitively grasp complex data.
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How equal do we want the...
the blind tasting approach, takes our selfish motivation out of the picture. How do we implement that to a higher degree on a more extensive scale? And finally, we also have an action gap. How do we take these things and actually do something about it?
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Can you solve the...
has embarked on a new flying around the world nonstop in a plane of his own design. Able to travel consistently at the incredible speed of one degree longitude around the equator per minute, the plane would take six hours to circle the world.
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The psychology of...
To varying degrees, narcissists think they're better looking, smarter, and more important than other people, and that they deserve special treatment. Psychologists recognize two forms of narcissism as a personality
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Antlion Cone Death Trap...
The ants' long legs raise their bodies above the surface, where it's ten degrees cooler. But if they stand still, they will fry. They must keep moving or risk the same fate as their quarry,
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6 Degrees Warmer: Mass...
if the world warms by six degrees from a distance the oceans may appear bright blue but they are marine wastelands
Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
it was incredibly challenging i mean they were super super motivated this was the most wonderful diving they'd ever done in their lives but the challenges of it when they're diving almost minus two degrees celsius the cold is just phenomenal when you go down there you sort of feel it numb your face and sting your face it
Video examples
How do carbohydrates...
When you eat and your blood sugar rises, insulin is secreted into the blood. It prompts your muscle and fat cells to let glucose in and jump starts the conversion of sugar to energy. The degree to which a unit of insulin lowers the blood sugar helps us understand something called insulin sensitivity.
Video examples
Catching up with...
the world yes being in really exciting experiment for me because a lot of people sometimes when I go up they come up to me that I i completely like dropped out of school but once i had like a story i was able to go back to school to finishing up with my degree some of them going to like engineering
Video examples
Why do animals have such...
often account for the discrepancies in longevity. So it's the combination of all these factors playing out to differing degrees in different animals that explains the variability we see in the animal kingdom. So what about us? Humans currently have an average life expectancy of 71 years,
Video examples
How to spot a misleading...
But in fact, a rise of even half a degree Celsius can cause massive ecological disruption. This is why the second graph, which show the average temperature variation each year, is far more significant. When they're used well, graphs can help us intuitively grasp complex data.
Video examples
How equal do we want the...
the blind tasting approach, takes our selfish motivation out of the picture. How do we implement that to a higher degree on a more extensive scale? And finally, we also have an action gap. How do we take these things and actually do something about it?
Video examples
Can you solve the...
has embarked on a new flying around the world nonstop in a plane of his own design. Able to travel consistently at the incredible speed of one degree longitude around the equator per minute, the plane would take six hours to circle the world.
Video examples
The psychology of...
To varying degrees, narcissists think they're better looking, smarter, and more important than other people, and that they deserve special treatment. Psychologists recognize two forms of narcissism as a personality
Video examples
Antlion Cone Death Trap...
The ants' long legs raise their bodies above the surface, where it's ten degrees cooler. But if they stand still, they will fry. They must keep moving or risk the same fate as their quarry,
Video examples
6 Degrees Warmer: Mass...
if the world warms by six degrees from a distance the oceans may appear bright blue but they are marine wastelands
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
My family didn't have a lot of money, so I worked my heart out to get my degrees. But the minute I graduated, suddenly everyone was asking me, 'Well, when are you going to get married and start having kids?' And the truth is I had no idea how I would balance the expected role of wife and mother with a challenging career.
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Robin Williams
American Comedian
I don't have a college degree, and my father didn't have a college degree, so when my son, Zachary, graduated from college, I said, 'My boy's got learnin'!
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Eve Torres
American Actress
My goal was to always get my degree. Once I did that, I thought I could pursue any other passion because I had something to fall back on if I needed it.
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Evelyn Ashford
American Athlete
I can't run forever. I decided to go back to school for my degree, because I know now there's more to life than track.
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Bob Dylan
American Musician
I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.
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Wole Soyinka
Nigerian Dramatist
Human life has meaning only to that degree and as long as it is lived in the service of humanity.
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John Travolta
American Actor
You feel alive to the degree that you feel you can help others.
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William Inge
English Clergyman
The wisdom of the wise is an uncommon degree of common sense.
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Mike Leach
American Coach
Fish aren't smart. It's not like they have advanced degrees.
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Coy Bowles
American Musician
The 'Will Powers' story is like my life to a certain degree.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
My family didn't have a lot of money, so I worked my heart out to get my degrees. But the minute I graduated, suddenly everyone was asking me, 'Well, when are you going to get married and start having kids?' And the truth is I had no idea how I would balance the expected role of wife and mother with a challenging career.
Quote examples
Robin Williams
American Comedian
I don't have a college degree, and my father didn't have a college degree, so when my son, Zachary, graduated from college, I said, 'My boy's got learnin'!
Quote examples
Eve Torres
American Actress
My goal was to always get my degree. Once I did that, I thought I could pursue any other passion because I had something to fall back on if I needed it.
Quote examples
Evelyn Ashford
American Athlete
I can't run forever. I decided to go back to school for my degree, because I know now there's more to life than track.
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Bob Dylan
American Musician
I think of a hero as someone who understands the degree of responsibility that comes with his freedom.
Quote examples
Wole Soyinka
Nigerian Dramatist
Human life has meaning only to that degree and as long as it is lived in the service of humanity.
Quote examples
John Travolta
American Actor
You feel alive to the degree that you feel you can help others.
Quote examples
William Inge
English Clergyman
The wisdom of the wise is an uncommon degree of common sense.
Quote examples
Mike Leach
American Coach
Fish aren't smart. It's not like they have advanced degrees.
Quote examples
Coy Bowles
American Musician
The 'Will Powers' story is like my life to a certain degree.
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