Degree (noun)

1. A unit of measurement of angles, typically denoted by the symbol °, equal to 1/360 of a full rotation.
2. A stage in a scale or series, in particular.
3. An academic rank conferred by a college or university on a student who has completed a course of study.
4. A level of intensity, severity, or amount of something.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french degré, from latin gradus "step", from gradi "to step".

Examples:

1. The angle measures 90 degrees.
2. The temperature rose to 40 degrees.
3. He holds a degree in engineering.
4. She earned her degree from Harvard University.
5. The degree of difficulty is high.