Microdegree

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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."

  2. 2
    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."

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"Map locations in the Android mapping classes are represented by GeoPoint objects, which contain latitude and longitude measured in microdegrees."

Etymology

From micro- + degree.

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