quality point
Americannoun
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Also called weighted grade point. a numerical equivalent to a letter grade, usually 0 for F, 1 for D, 2 for C, 3 for B, and 4 for A, that is multiplied by the number of credits for the course and then further multiplied by a weighted value assigned to more difficult courses, as honors level courses where a grade of A may be worth 4.5 or 5 quality points: used to compute a quality point average.
Etymology
Origin of quality point
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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And if Anthony's development requires the guidance of a quality point guard, well, I'm not sure the Knicks necessarily have that in Raymond Felton.
From Newsweek • Aug. 1, 2010
At least not from an engineering, mechanical or even a quality point of view.
From Time • Feb. 11, 2010
Central Baja is a labyrinth of mountain ranges, fertile grape- and olive-growing valleys, and isolated, quality point breaks.
From Time Magazine Archive
Another thing on the quality point is that our helmets are backed by a five-year warranty, which is an industry-leading feature.
From Time Magazine Archive
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