grade point average
noun
: the average obtained by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credits attempted
called also quality point average
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Students must have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.85 on a 4-point scale to be named to it. 
Rich Heileman, cleveland, 15 July 2022 Kidd’s main concerns have to do with her son graduating on time with a good grade point average, and applying to colleges this fall. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 Smart made sure to point out to the students that Mitchell had the highest grade point average on the team and also leads the team in slapping the floor when getting ready to defend the opponent. Ben Schultz, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2022 The junior also has a 3.55 grade point average in biochemical engineering with a minor in business management. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 25 June 2022 Hardaway, the son of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, has a 3.9 grade point average and is looking to major in business. Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2022 Rochinski commended Brown, who sports a 3.48 grade point average, for her ability to maintain a balance while seeking to maximize her potential. Douglas Clark Usa Today Ventures Events, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 Jagusah, who has a 4.06 grade point average, valued his time spent with Pittman. Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2022 Gwatkin was also named to the school’s president’s list for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average. cleveland, 11 Feb. 2022 See More
Rich Heileman, cleveland, 15 July 2022 Kidd’s main concerns have to do with her son graduating on time with a good grade point average, and applying to colleges this fall. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 Smart made sure to point out to the students that Mitchell had the highest grade point average on the team and also leads the team in slapping the floor when getting ready to defend the opponent. Ben Schultz, Journal Sentinel, 12 July 2022 The junior also has a 3.55 grade point average in biochemical engineering with a minor in business management. Terry Pluto, cleveland, 25 June 2022 Hardaway, the son of Memphis coach Penny Hardaway, has a 3.9 grade point average and is looking to major in business. Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2022 Rochinski commended Brown, who sports a 3.48 grade point average, for her ability to maintain a balance while seeking to maximize her potential. Douglas Clark Usa Today Ventures Events, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022 Jagusah, who has a 4.06 grade point average, valued his time spent with Pittman. Richard Davenport, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2022 Gwatkin was also named to the school’s president’s list for achieving a perfect 4.0 grade point average. cleveland, 11 Feb. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1921, in the meaning defined above
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