Celsius unit (6)

I believe the answer is:

degree

(Other definitions for degree that I've seen before include "Scholastic award for a grade on a scale" , "Rank" , "Academic qualification" , "Angular unit; stage" , "displayed by small elevated circle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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