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Degree
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a unit for measuring angles, shown by the symbol °
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a specific extent on a scale that represents the intensity, amount, or level of something
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a specific identifiable position in a continuum or series or especially in a process
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the highest power of a term or variable
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the seriousness of something (e.g., a burn or crime)
Example
A right angle measures 90 degrees.
She experienced a high degree of stress during the exam.
The compass needle pointed towards 270 degrees, indicating west.
She turned the dial to adjust the oven to a higher degree.
The sum of the angles in a triangle equals 180 degrees.
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