associate degree
noun
Simple meaning
A degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies.
Pronunciation
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uhsohseeuhtdihgreeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈsoʊsiətdɪɡˈɹi
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Definition
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noun
A degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
An academic degree awarded after the equivalent of approximately two years of college education, usually by a community college.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: A degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
Used this way, associate degree is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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