grade point

noun

: one of the points assigned to each course credit (as in a college) in accordance with the letter grade earned in the course

called also quality point

Examples of grade point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Applicants must have attended a high school in Ramona for at least two full years; maintain a 3.0 or better grade point average; apply for one of the two types of scholarships offered; be in need of financial assistance; and have a future goal. Maureen Robertson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025 Wright also maintains his classwork with a 3.8 grade point average while participating in football, wrestling and baseball, Holcomb wrote. Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 In December 2023, Sauceda graduated with a 3.4 grade point average and a bachelor’s in chemistry with a track in education. Hatzel Vela, NBC news, 21 Mar. 2025 An outstanding student, Mills has a 3.9 grade point average. Richard Davenport, arkansasonline.com, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grade point

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grade point was in 1951

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Grade point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20point. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

grade point

noun
: one of the points assigned to each course credit (as in a college) in accordance with the letter grade earned in the course
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!