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degree

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1 an individual part of a process, series, or ranking

they worked on the project by degrees and eventually it got done

Synonyms of degree

chapter, cut, grade, inch, notch, peg, phase, place, point, stage, step

Words Related to degree

angle, aspect, facet, side

amount, measure, plane

decrement, increment

2 the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement

a Freemason of the 32nd degree

Synonyms of degree

echelon, footing, level, place, position, rank, ranking, reach(es), rung, situation, standing, station, status, stratum

Words Related to degree

condition, estate, order, walk

capacity, function

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