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grade point

American

noun

Education.

a numerical equivalent to a received 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: used to compute a grade point average.

Etymology

Origin of grade point

First recorded in 1925–30

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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

Among high-schoolers with grade point averages in the top 10%, there are twice as many girls as boys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 1, 2026

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

From Salon ● Dec. 15, 2024

Whittingham also said transfer students who follow the requirements for units, grade point average and preparation for majors have an excellent shot at acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024

One person in every class with the highest grade point average receives a certificate.

From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na

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