Definition:Degree


 * Degree of a polynomial: as used in algebra, abstract algebra etc.: the count of the coefficients (minus one) of a polynomial.


 * Degree of a homogeneous function: $$f$$ is homogeneous of degree $$n$$ if $$f \left({\alpha \mathbf{v}}\right) = \alpha^n f \left({\mathbf{v}}\right)$$.


 * Degree of a vertex: as used in graph theory: the number of edges coming together at a particular vertex.


 * Degree (Angular Measure): as used in geometry, etc: $$360$$ of them make a circle.