Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deg

noun
dēg
Definition
A unit of measurement used to indicate angles.
Examples
  • She turned the knob 90 deg to the right.
  • The angle between the two walls is 45 deg.
  • On the compass, north is at 0 deg.
Meaning
Deg, short for degree, refers to a space of 1/360 of a circle, a measure of angle rotation.
Synonyms
  • degree
  • angle measure