degré — meaning in English

English meaning

• degree noun An academic qualification awarded by a college or university on completion of a course of study.
• order noun The arrangement of things in a particular sequence or pattern.

Senses

degré is used for these senses in English:

• degree (algebra) The sum of the exponents of a term; the order of a polynomial. [from 18th c.]
• order A number of things or persons arranged in a fixed or suitable place, or relative position; a rank; a row; a grade; especially, a rank or class in society; a distinct character, kind, or sort.

degree — full definition

1. noun An academic qualification awarded by a college or university on completion of a course of study.
2. noun A unit for measuring angles or temperature.
3. noun The extent or level to which something is present.

order — full definition

1. noun The arrangement of things in a particular sequence or pattern.
2. noun A state of being calm, controlled, and free from disturbance; conformity with rules or law.
3. noun An instruction or command given by someone in authority.
4. noun A request to buy, sell, or supply goods or services.
5. noun A group of monks, nuns, or knights bound by shared rules and purpose; also, a rank in scientific classification between class and family.

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