Significance of Degree
Synonyms: Qualification, Level, Diploma, Certification, Extent, Amount, Grade, Stage, Status, Rank, Magnitude
In Italian: Grado; In Polish: Stopień; In Portugese: Grau
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Hindu concept of 'Degree'
In Hinduism, "Degree" is a multifaceted concept. It signifies a unit of measurement for planetary positions in astrological calculations, impacting period determination, planetary strength, and influence. It also denotes levels of relationship, distinction, and the orbs of light for celestial bodies.
From: Hayanaratna: The Jewel of Annual Astrology
(1) The orbs of light for the planets are described in degrees: fifteen for the sun, twelve for the moon, eight for Mars, seven for Venus and Mercury, and nine for Jupiter and Saturn.[1] (2) These are units of measurement used in astrological calculations, and they are used to determine the duration of the tasira periods. The text refers to degrees traversed, degrees yet to be traversed, and the degrees between houses.[2] (3) These are specific units of measurement, which are doubled to yield strength, and they are a part of the astrological calculations, influencing the evaluation of planetary power.[3] (4) This term refers to the measure of a planet's position within a sign, and is used to calculate periods and the order of planetary influences, which is a crucial concept in astrological calculations.[4] (5) This term refers to the measure of planetary positions used in calculations, particularly in determining periods, and the planet with the fewest degrees often comes first.[5]
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) The extent or measure to which something exists, with its basis varying depending on the context; it relies on some property.[6] (2) The level of distinction which cannot be attributed to a universal and lacks an explicit word representing a specific quality, yet it is understood and recognized within the provided context.[7] (3) Between the cow and milk, there is a difference of degree regarding the extent to which they are desired to be attained by the action of the agent.[8]
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) The levels of relationship counting from the common ancestor to ascertain Sapinda status, with a limit at the seventh degree.[9]
The concept of Degree in local and regional sources
"Degree" signifies gradual progress, astronomical measurement, and academic qualifications. It's a unit for angles, crucial in astronomy for specifying positions and declination, and represents the extent of surrender to a higher will, affecting one's spiritual perfection.
From: History of Science in South Asia
(1) Degrees are units of measurement for angles, and are used to express the declination of celestial objects, as well as other astronomical measurements.[10] (2) This term, also known as vyaksha-udaya-amsha, is discussed in the text. It is related to the knowledge of the rising of zodiacal signs in the eighth chapter.[11] (3) Degree is a unit of measurement, and it is used in astronomy, as described in the glossary.[12] (4) A unit of measurement, often used in conjunction with minutes and seconds of arc, is crucial for specifying angles and positions within astronomical contexts, like longitude.[13]
From: Triveni Journal
(1) It is a term of particular significance to a reader interested in the Elizabethan ground and is the basis for everything, including national prosperity, political peace, and domestic bliss.[14] (2) Academic qualifications that students aim to obtain upon successful completion of their studies at the college.[15] (3) This of surrender to His will is the true measure of one’s perfection, and when the soul conforms, Satguru’s or God’s command gives to everything a supernatural and divine value, making all that it touches divine.[16]
From: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda
(1) This word emphasizes the gradual nature of achieving goals, implying that progress occurs step by step.[17]
From: Gommatsara by Acharya Nemichandra
(1) This term is mentioned in relation to 'THE' and numerical values, suggesting a level, rank, or measure of intensity.[18]
The concept of Degree in scientific sources
Degree, in this context, signifies an academic qualification. The text indicates that the University of the Witwatersrand provided a degree program in physiotherapy, highlighting its use as a formal credential.
From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)
(1) This is a high level of academic achievement, and participants with this qualification revealed high levels of literacy regarding biotechnological solutions.[19] (2) A node level metric representing the opportunities of a node to access the knowledge that is flowing through the network, based on the number of connections.[20] (3) Degree is a factor listed in tables, in which variance results of different frames are assessed in relation to departure and arrival types.[21] (4) The unit of measurement for angles, with a full rotation being 360 "degrees", as shown in the inclination of the boreholes.[22] (5) Degree has a positive relation to social capital, since the more actors you have relationships with, the greater the chance that one of them has the resource you need.[23]
From: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
(1) It is a network parameter used to measure cohesion, and it was significant and positive when adding technology to the intervention, specifically when comparing MARA + SMS vs MARA.[24] (2) The text mentions degree in the context of students exhibiting higher levels in its three dimensions at the start of their degree, indicating initial engagement.[25] (3) The socioeconomic status of the CG may show a greater "degree" compared with the IG, according to the study.[26] (4) Degrees represent the number of edges connecting one node to other nodes, which is one of the network characteristics.[27]
From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy
(1) This is an academic qualification, and the University of the Witwatersrand offered a degree in physiotherapy.[28]
From: Religions Journal (MDPI)
(1) For Ibn ʿ Arabi, in a similar way to Ibn Masarra, the world is arranged in this manner.[29]
Classical concept of 'Degree'
From: The Nicomachean Ethics of Aristotle
(1) The text mentions that pleasure admits of degree and if it is from the feeling of pleasure that they judge thus, the same will be true of justice and the other virtues.[30] (2) The text suggests that those who think there is only one species of friendship because it admits of degrees have relied on an inadequate indication, implying that variations in intensity do not necessarily indicate different types, highlighting the complexity of friendship.[31]