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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]]. | ||
| − | A '''degree''' can also refer to a mathematical unit of measure | + | 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]]. | ||
Revision as of 04:23, August 17, 2015
Degree has more than one meaning. As such, this article is merely a disambiguation page, listing articles associated with Degree.
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A degree is any of a series of steps or stages in measurement of intensity, magnitude, progression as in a process or course of action or a point in any scale.
A degree is a unit of measure of temperature that can refer to either Celsius or Fahrenheit.
A degree can also refer to a mathematical unit of measure of an angle, used in math, astronomy, and other disciplines. It is 1/360th of a circle.
The degree of a polynomial is the exponent of the highest power of the independent variable. For example, the polynomial 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.