pass-fail
[ pas-feyl, pahs- ]
nounEducation.
a system of grading in some educational institutions in which a student simply passes or fails instead of receiving a letter or numerical grade.
Origin of pass-fail
1First recorded in 1955–60
Words Nearby pass-fail
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How to use pass-fail in a sentence
All courses are pass/fail, and professors offer assessments through written evaluations.
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