What is thermometer and degree?.

A thermometer is a tool that measures temperature - how hot or cold something is ... Made up of thermo (heat) and meter (measuring device), the meaning of the word thermometer is pretty straightforward. Thermometers measure temperatures in degrees, according to either the Celsius or Fahrenheit system.

A thermometer measures your temperature. While a degree is a unit to measure temperature. It can be degrees Fahrenheit of degrees Celsius.