degree

Definition

  • noun: a unit for measuring temperature
  • noun: a step or stage in a process, course, or order of classification
  • abbr. 'deg'.
  • synonyms: grade, gradation, position

Examples

  • She received an 'honorary degree'. [=a degree given by a college or university to someone who is not a student but who has done something important]

  • He was accused of murder in the first 'degree'. = He was accused of first-'degree' murder. [=the most serious kind of murder]

  • a four-year 'degree' [=a degree that is given to someone who has completed four years of study]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) mailroom. What's going on? Don't speak... Deborah, hang up! That's it, I'm gone. Miles! I'll be there tomorrow... degrees. Sir, chuck in the mailroom Needs to talk to you. Chuck... what, chuck? I mean, what could be going on down there (..)
    2003 Elf
  • (..) Not a minute more. Oh, that's... that's great. I'd like a black sto receive me at the airport. I need the interior of that car To be degrees exactly. We can do that. Mr. Hobbs? There's a situation downstairs. I'm sorry, what? No, hold on, miles. Deb, hang up. (..)
    2003 Elf