grade point

noun

, Education.

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of grade point¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

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

Existing students fled, and the average SAT and ACT scores and high-school grade point averages of the incoming class have plummeted.

From Los Angeles Times

But by that time, the best grade point possible is 3.75, which is below what the University of Washington Seattle will accept.

From Seattle Times

He graduated from Baylor with a 4.0 grade point average and a business degree, with an emphasis on “logistics, materials, and supply chain management.”

From Los Angeles Times

One student I spoke with, who graduated from Cleveland High School, joined an internship program, his grade point average went up and he graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

From Seattle Times