microdegree en · NOUN
Etymology
From micro- + degree.
Meanings
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One millionth of a degree (unit of measurement).
Map locations in the Android mapping classes are represented by GeoPoint objects, which contain latitude and longitude measured in microdegrees.
2010, Reto Meier, Professional Android 2 Application Development, page 264:
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A small degree (qualification in a course of study).
In addition to the aforementioned advantages of microdegrees, they can be used to provide quicker assessment of qualification within a longer degree program.
2021, Andreas Kaplan, Higher Education at the Crossroads of Disruption:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| microdegrees | Number=Plur | lexicographic |