* A specific degree: "Bachelor's degree," "Master's degree," "PhD degree," "Associate's degree," etc.
* In a sentence about education: "He earned a degree in engineering." "She's pursuing a degree." "The degree requirements are rigorous."
* A measurement of an angle: "30 degrees."
* A unit of temperature: "100 degrees Celsius."
* A level of something: "a high degree of accuracy." "to a certain degree."
To answer your question properly, I need more context. What sentence or phrase are you thinking of?