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degree

degree

Meaning of degree

academic qualification

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British English/dɪˈɡriː/
American English/dɪˈɡriː/
Russian transcription[ˈstʲepʲenʲ]
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degree with Russian translation

degree usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она получила степень по информатике.

She earned a degree in computer science.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Степень может открыть новые карьерные возможности.

A degree can open new career opportunities.

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degree belongs to the topic "School and University, IT Interview". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

degreeстепень
childребёнок
guestгость
greetingприветствие
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа

degree synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between degree / diploma / certificate / honours

🇬🇧English
degree

The general term for an academic award; can also mean extent or level.

B1Very Often

She completed a degree in biology last year.

Она в прошлом году получила степень по биологии.

🇬🇧English

Often refers to the physical document certifying completion of a course; in some systems it names a specific qualification.

B1Often

He received a diploma in graphic design after a one-year course.

Он получил диплом по графическому дизайну после годичного курса.

🇬🇧English

A document proving completion of a course or skill; usually considered less substantial than a degree.

B1Very Often

She earned a certificate in project management.

Она получила сертификат по управлению проектами.

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🇬🇧English
honours

In UK usage indicates a degree with classification (e.g., 'with honours') or an enhanced undergraduate programme.

B2Often

She graduated with first-class honours.

Она окончила с отличием (первой степени).

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How to pronounce degree and what this word means

degree translation: степень. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce degree

/dɪˈɡriː/

degree translation

степень

degree examples

She earned a degree in computer science.

degree transcription

/dɪˈɡriː/, /dɪˈɡriː/

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degree meaning: what does it mean?

academic qualification

degree pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

degree is pronounced as /dɪˈɡriː/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

degree definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She earned a degree in computer science. Translation: Она получила степень по информатике.

Is degree part of IT Interview vocabulary?

Yes, degree (степень) can be learned in the IT Interview topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is degree part of School and University vocabulary?

Yes, degree (степень) can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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