bachelor's degree

noun

Meaning

An undergraduate academic qualification awarded by a college or university upon successful completion of a course of study, typically lasting three to four years.

Examples

He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the state university.
Most entry-level positions in this field require at least a bachelor's degree.

Synonyms: undergraduate degree, baccalaureate

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bachelor's degree

noun

Pronunciation: ˈbætʃələrz dɪˈɡriː

Definition

An undergraduate academic qualification awarded by a college or university upon successful completion of a course of study, typically lasting three to four years.

Examples

He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from the state university.
Most entry-level positions in this field require at least a bachelor's degree.

How to Use bachelor's degree

bachelor's degree in [subject] (collocation): specifying the field of study — "She holds a bachelor's degree in biology."
earn a bachelor's degree (collocation): the process of completing the degree — "It takes four years to earn a bachelor's degree."

Synonyms of bachelor's degree

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