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

“It smelled like chemicals, really strong … It made me dizzy,” said Raquel, who graduated from high school with a 4.0 grade point average and now attends college.

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As high school progressed, Anthony gave “the appearance of thriving,” Neal said: a 4.6 grade point average, two part-time jobs, a busy social life.

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She graduated from high school with a 4.0 grade point average and attends college.

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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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