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deg

Represents the degree symbol used for angles, temperatures, and other measurements requiring degree notation.

Overview

Essential for mathematical and scientific notation where angular measurements or temperature values need precise formatting. Common applications include:

  • Geometric calculations and trigonometry where angles are specified in degrees
  • Temperature measurements in Celsius, Fahrenheit, or other degree-based scales
  • Geographic coordinate notation for latitude and longitude
  • Mathematical expressions involving polynomial degrees

Particularly valuable in technical documents, engineering specifications, and scientific papers where proper typographical formatting of degree measurements is crucial.

Examples

Expressing an angle in degrees.

∠ABC=90deg⁡\angle ABC = 90\deg 
\angle ABC = 90\deg

Temperature conversion formula from Celsius to Fahrenheit.

F=95C+32deg⁡F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32\deg 
F = \frac{9}{5}C + 32\deg

Polynomial degree notation in mathematics.

deg⁡(P)=n where P(x)=axn+bxn−1+⋯+k\deg(P) = n \text{ where } P(x) = ax^n + bx^{n-1} + \cdots + k 
\deg(P) = n \text{ where } P(x) = ax^n + bx^{n-1} + \cdots + k