grade point average

noun

Education.

1. a measure of scholastic attainment computed by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number of credits or hours of course work taken. GPA

Word History and Origins

Origin of grade point average¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Williams, who has a 3.8 grade point average and plans to graduate in December, said he hopes to be part of the start of a rebirth in championing players from the inner city.

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Stanley Zhong had a 4.42 grade point average, a nearly perfect SAT score, had bested adults in competitive coding competitions and started his own electronic signing service all while still in high school.

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Before I got my teeth fixed, I was an ambitious kid with a near-perfect grade point average.

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Whittingham also said transfer students who follow the requirements for units, grade point average and preparation for majors have an excellent shot at acceptance.

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He graduated from Baylor with a 4.0 grade point average and a business degree, with an emphasis on “logistics, materials, and supply chain management.”

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