Synonyms

grade point average

American

noun

Education.

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

Etymology

Origin of grade point average

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

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“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.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Now 17 and interested in science, Araceli graduated from high school with a 3.9 grade point average and received a scholarship from a California university.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

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

From Salon • Dec. 15, 2024

Dennis “Maliq” Barnes will graduate on May 24 from the International High School of New Orleans, where he earned a 4.98 grade point average.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023

We had to have a good grade point average, good attendance, and take more classes than the average student.

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