figurative. A step or stage in a process, etc., esp. one in an ascending or descending scale.

figurative. A step or stage in a process, etc., esp. one in an ascending or descending scale; = degree, n. 2. Obsolete.

A point in order of progression. Obsolete.

A location in time; a moment, juncture, or stage. A position reached in a course or progression of any kind; a definite position in a linear scale…

Apparently: a point, stage, or degree. Obsolete. rare.

A stage of a process, disease, etc.

In various figurative uses. A point on a scale; a step, degree, or gradation. Cf. nick, n.1 12c.

A step or stage in a process; rarely spec. a step in preferment. (Cf. degree, n. 2.)

figurative. A stage in a gradual process.

figurative. A significant stage or event in the progress or development of a society, a career, an individual's physical and mental growth, etc…

In extended use. A point marking progress in a certain course of action. Also: a place, matter or event of secondary importance.