Degreeing

/dɪˈɡriːɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of 'degree' when used as a verb (rare); the process of granting or measuring degrees.

Etymology

From degree + -ing. This is a rare formation since 'degree' is primarily a noun; 'degreeing' appears in very technical contexts about measurement or academic certification.

Kelly Says

This word is practically extinct—you'll rarely find it outside of historical documents about university procedures or technical texts on angular measurement.

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