what is degree

Thanks anon

There is 2nd  meaning

In a degree of a polynomial is the highest power of x

eg

$$y=5x^7-3x^2+x-2$$

Has a degree of 7

A degree is a measurment of a circle. Look at the unit circle:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/4c/Unit_circle_angles_color.svg/2000px-Unit_circle_angles_color.svg.png 

Inside shows the degrees and outside shows the radians.

Hope this helps!