quality point

American  

noun

Education.

1. Also called weighted grade point.  a numerical equivalent to a letter grade, usually 0 for F, 1 for D, 2 for C, 3 for B, and 4 for A, that is multiplied by the number of credits for the course and then further multiplied by a weighted value assigned to more difficult courses, as honors level courses where a grade of A may be worth 4.5 or 5 quality points: used to compute a quality point average.

2. grade point.

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Etymology

Origin of quality point

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Ikeria and Layla won based on a calculation of quality point average or Q.P.A., a system of calculating grades that gave extra weight to advanced placement and dual credit courses.

From New York Times

But she adds: "If you're looking purely from the quality point of view and what the right thing to do by the story is, then I don't think it does make sense."

From BBC

Playing alongside another elite big in Anthony Davis, and with a quality point guard in Jrue Holiday, Cousins has a chance to push New Orleans into the playoff picture in the Western Conference.

From Washington Post

The Australians, with big bodies inside, quality point guards to counter the American pressure and a wealth of NBA championship experience, stood toe to toe with the team that had blown them out of the past two Olympics in the quarterfinals.

From Seattle Times

The acquisition of Rose, 27, addresses the Knicks’ glaring need for a quality point guard and adds another boldface name to a team that features forwards Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis.

From New York Times