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A '''degree''' is a unit of measure of [[temperature]] that can refer to either [[Celsius]] or [[Fahrenheit]].
 
A '''degree''' is a unit of measure of [[temperature]] that can refer to either [[Celsius]] or [[Fahrenheit]].
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A '''degree''' can also refer to a mathematical unit of measure that is used in math, [[astronomy]], and other disciplines.  360 degrees make up a [[circle]].  
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A '''degree''' can also refer to a mathematical unit of measure of an angle, used in math, [[astronomy]], and other disciplines.  It is 1/360<sup>th</sup> of a [[circle]].
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The '''degree''' of a [[polynomial]] is the exponent of the highest power of the independent variable.  For example, the polynomial <math>P(x) = 3x^5 + 2x^4 - 5x^3 + x^2 - 6x + 5</math> is 5.
    
A '''degree''' can also be an accredited affirmation of expertise and education, such as a [[B.A.]], [[M.S.]], [[PhD]], [[M.Phil.]], or [[MD]].
 
A '''degree''' can also be an accredited affirmation of expertise and education, such as a [[B.A.]], [[M.S.]], [[PhD]], [[M.Phil.]], or [[MD]].
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