grade point
noun
: one of the points assigned to each course credit (as in a college) in accordance with the letter grade earned in the course
called also quality point
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Lynch earned the distinction of valedictorian with her 4.29 grade point average.
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
The hard data on serious bullying incidents, overall high school and middle school grade point averages, student mental health referrals, and suspensions due to cellphone use tells a more complete story.
—Christopher J. Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
College admissions used to be about predictable milestones like a strong grade point average, competitive standardized test scores and a heartfelt personal statement.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
With cumulative grade point averages that easily top 4.0, David Abell and Sidarth Erat will be honored at the school’s graduation ceremony Thursday, May 29.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2025
The hard data on serious bullying incidents, overall high school and middle school grade point averages, student mental health referrals, and suspensions due to cellphone use tells a more complete story.
—Christopher J. Ferguson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2025
College admissions used to be about predictable milestones like a strong grade point average, competitive standardized test scores and a heartfelt personal statement.
—Heather Wishart-Smith, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
With cumulative grade point averages that easily top 4.0, David Abell and Sidarth Erat will be honored at the school’s graduation ceremony Thursday, May 29.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
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“Grade point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20point. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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