associate degree

Other forms: associate degrees

Definitions of associate degree
  1. noun
    a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
    synonyms: associate
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    types:
    AA, Associate in Arts
    an associate degree in arts
    AAS, Associate in Applied Science
    an associate degree in applied science
    AN, Associate in Nursing
    an associate degree in nursing
    type of:
    academic degree, degree
    an award conferred by a college or university signifying that the recipient has satisfactorily completed a course of study
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