B2 verb Neutral

degree

/dɪˈɡriː/

An academic rank or qualification awarded by a college or university after successful completion of a course of study. It also refers to a unit of measurement for angles or temperature, or the extent to which something exists or occurs.

Beispiele

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1

The thermometer showed that the temperature had dropped by ten degrees.

The temperature measurement decreased by ten units.

2

Applicants are required to hold a university degree in computer science or a related field.

Candidates must have a college qualification in technology.

3

I agree with your assessment to a certain degree, but I still have some reservations.

I partially agree with what you said, though not completely.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
degree
Adjektiv
degreed
Verwandt
graduation
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Merkhilfe

Think of a ladder: each 'degree' is a step (Latin 'gradus') you take toward finishing your education or measuring a height.

Schnelles Quiz

After four years of hard work, she finally received her ______ in Architecture.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: degree

Beispiele

1

The thermometer showed that the temperature had dropped by ten degrees.

everyday

The temperature measurement decreased by ten units.

2

Applicants are required to hold a university degree in computer science or a related field.

formal

Candidates must have a college qualification in technology.

3

I agree with your assessment to a certain degree, but I still have some reservations.

informal

I partially agree with what you said, though not completely.

4

This research analyzes the degree of variation between the two experimental groups.

academic

The study looks at the amount of difference between the groups.

5

The project requires a high degree of precision to ensure all safety standards are met.

business

The task needs a large amount of accuracy for safety.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
degree
Adjektiv
degreed
Verwandt
graduation

Häufige Kollokationen

university degree a qualification from a higher education institution
high degree a large amount or significant level of something
to some degree partly or to a certain extent
degree Celsius a unit of temperature measurement
bachelor's degree an undergraduate academic qualification

Häufige Phrasen

by degrees

happening gradually or step by step

the third degree

long and harsh questioning

to a degree

to a certain extent

Wird oft verwechselt mit

degree vs diploma

A degree is the academic rank or title earned, while a diploma is the physical document that certifies it.

degree vs grade

A grade is a score for a specific test or class, whereas a degree is the final qualification for an entire program.

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Nutzungshinweise

When referring to temperature or angles, 'degree' is a countable unit. When referring to the extent of something, it is often used in the phrase 'to a [adjective] degree'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'degree' to mean a single school year or a specific test score, but it should only refer to the final qualification or a unit of measurement.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a ladder: each 'degree' is a step (Latin 'gradus') you take toward finishing your education or measuring a height.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from Old French 'degré', which comes from Latin 'de-' (down) + 'gradus' (step).

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun (plural: degrees) Often followed by 'in' when referring to a subject of study (e.g., a degree in law) Used with the preposition 'of' to show intensity (e.g., a degree of certainty)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many modern societies, obtaining a university degree is considered a key milestone for entering professional careers and increasing social status.

Schnelles Quiz

After four years of hard work, she finally received her ______ in Architecture.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: degree

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