the amount, level, or extent to which something happens or is present

a degree of caution is probably wise

a question of degree

a unit of measurement of angles, one ninetieth of a right angle or the angle subtended by one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the circumference of a circle

set at an angle of 45 degrees

a unit in any of various scales of temperature, intensity, or hardness

water boils at 100 degrees Celsius

an academic rank conferred by a college or university after examination or after completion of a course, or conferred as an honour on a distinguished person

a degree in zoology

social or official rank

persons of unequal degree