associate's degree
noun
a degree awarded by a junior or community college after completion of two years of study.
associate's degrees
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pluralof associate's degree.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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That’s also double the number of associate’s degrees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 8, 2026
Now 52, Ms. Climons is five credits away from receiving two associate’s degrees.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2024
Since then, he’s earned four associate’s degrees from Coastline Community College and a bachelor’s in communications studies from Cal State Los Angeles in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2023
While they awaited Biden’s appearance, Torres explained current high school students are earning their high school diplomas and associate’s degrees, simultaneously and tuition free.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
Pierce’s 500 or so active-duty students from Joint Base Lewis-McChord — the largest military installation on the West Coast — pursue a variety of associate’s degrees and other credentials.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 1, 2021
