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What does the word degree mean?

Part of speech: noun

One of a series of steps; grade; rank; station; amount; intensity.

Part of speech: noun

One of the three forms in which an adjective or an adverb is compared; as, the positive, comparative, and superlative degrees.

Usage examples for degree

The animal must be cast in order to use that agent with any degree of safety. – The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by George Dadd
The deal box seemed to have reached a degree of mystery from which 'twas best to keep at a distance. – The Nest of the Sparrowhawk by Baroness Orczy
It was tiresome to a degree, and, besides, his stock of money would not last for ever. – By Birth a Lady by George Manville Fenn