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degree

degree

Meaning of degree

academic qualification

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EN-UK/dɪˈɡriː/
EN-US/dɪˈɡriː/
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degree with Russian translation

degree usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

She earned a degree in computer science.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

A degree can open new career opportunities.

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degree belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

degreeAbschluss
studentStudent
examPrüfung
homeworkHausaufgabe
answer questionsFragen beantworten
ask questionsFragen stellen
deskSchreibtisch

degree synonyms

Related words worth learning together

diploma
Often refers to the physical document certifying completion of a course; in some systems it names a specific qualification.
certificate
A document proving completion of a course or skill; usually considered less substantial than a degree.
honours
In UK usage indicates a degree with classification (e.g., 'with honours') or an enhanced undergraduate programme.
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🇬🇧en

Often refers to the physical document certifying completion of a course; in some systems it names a specific qualification.

B1Often

He received a diploma in graphic design after a one-year course.

🇬🇧en

A document proving completion of a course or skill; usually considered less substantial than a degree.

B1Very Often

She earned a certificate in project management.

H
🇬🇧en
honours

In UK usage indicates a degree with classification (e.g., 'with honours') or an enhanced undergraduate programme.

B2Often

She graduated with first-class honours.

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How to pronounce degree and what this word means

degree means degree. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce degree

/dɪˈɡriː/

degree translation

degree

degree examples

She earned a degree in computer science.

degree transcription

/dɪˈɡriː/, /dɪˈɡriː/

Questions about this word

degree meaning: what does it mean?

academic qualification

degree pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

degree is pronounced as /dɪˈɡriː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

degree definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She earned a degree in computer science. Translation: Она получила степень по информатике.

Is degree part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, degree can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is degree part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, degree can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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