The word(s) "degree" appears 15 time(s) in 14 verse(s) in Quran in Abdullah Yusuf Ali translation.

(11) And to all are (assigned) degrees according to the deeds which they (have done), and in order that (Allah) may recompense their deeds, and no injustice be done to them.

(12) O ye who believe! When ye are told to make room in the assemblies, (spread out and) make room: (ample) room will Allah provide for you. And when ye are told to rise up, rise up Allah will rise up, to (suitable) ranks (and degrees), those of you who believe and who have been granted (mystic) Knowledge. And Allah is well-acquainted with all ye do.

(13) Then leave Me alone with such as reject this Message: by degrees shall We punish them from directions they perceive not.

(14) By degrees shall We teach thee to declare (the Message), so thou shalt not forget,