grade point average
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of grade point average
First recorded in 1965–70
Example Sentences
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It would have also reported a student’s “Schedule Point Average,” a measure of how the students’ traditional grade point average compares to other students in the same mix of classes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
The company also considers a candidate’s grade point average and whether they are studying something related to the position.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 18, 2026
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.
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
“The top scholar award is given each year to the student with the highest grade point average across all academic subjects.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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