grade point average

noun

: the average obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credits attempted

called also quality point average

Examples of grade point average in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Jaedon LeDee got a perfect 4.0 grade point average last semester, the fourth men’s basketball scholarship athlete to do so since 1994. San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Jan. 2023 Gloria earned a grade point average of 105.3, while Victoria’s reached 104.9. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 22 Feb. 2023 According to Hammack, the team achieved the highest grade point average in the entire athletics department in their final year of existence. Karen Weaver, Forbes, 28 Jan. 2023 Students receive this achievement by obtaining a 3.75 grade point average or higher for the semester while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours. Rich Heileman, cleveland, 13 Jan. 2023 See all Example Sentences for grade point average 

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Word History

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of grade point average was in 1921

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“Grade point average.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20point%20average. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

grade point average

noun
: the average obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credits taken
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