CLEP

[klep]

abbreviation

Trademark.

1. College-Level Examination Program: a set of standardized tests in various subjects, qualifying scores on which can be used to earn college credits.

Word History and Origins

Origin of CLEP¹

First recorded in 1965

Example Sentences

He also enrolled in a four-year law program at Northwestern California University School of Law under a state bar rule that allows students to apply to law school once they complete the College Level Examination Program, or CLEP.

From Los Angeles Times

CLEP, which released the images, said in a statement: "Researchers completed the preliminary analysis of the lunar surface topography around the landing site based on the image taken by the landing camera."

From BBC

If a student earns 15 credits through CLEP, that’s a savings of $4,705.

From Washington Post

“Oi’m greet glad tae meet ye, sar. Y’clep me Kowthe.”

From Literature

Students should have more access to programs like CLEP, which allow them to "test out" and receive credit for courses in which they're already competent.

From US News