degree

In mathematics, a unit of measurement of an angle or arc. A circle or complete rotation is divided into 360°. A degree may be subdivided into 60 minutes (symbol '), and each minute may be subdivided in turn into 60 seconds (symbol ").

Temperature is also measured in degrees, which are divided on a decimal scale. See also Celsius, and Fahrenheit.

A degree of latitude is the length along a meridian such that the difference between its north and south ends subtend an angle of 1° at the centre of the Earth. A degree of longitude is the length between two meridians making an angle of 1° at the centre of the Earth.