This is the 9301st most frequent Russian word.
степень
Degree; extent; level; power (in mathematics).
Here, 'степень' is used in the context of academic achievement, specifically referring to a degree earned through education.
Он получил степень магистра в университете.
He attained a master's degree at the university.
In this sentence, 'степень' signifies the level or intensity of a certain quality, in this case, concentration.
Эта задача требует высшей степени концентрации.
This task demands the highest degree of concentration.
Here, 'степень' is employed in the mathematical sense, relating to exponents or powers in calculations.