full credit

noun

: the total amount of points that it is possible for a student to earn for work done on a test, exam, project, etc.
To earn full credit you must include at least three maps with your project.

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Just 7 percent received full credit for responsible purchasing practices. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 Curt Cignetti declined to take full credit for the trick play that decided defending national champion Indiana’s 20-17 football victory over Nebraska on Saturday. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 11 Oct. 2026 Allen acknowledged the Bills may have stolen a win, while paying full credit to Buffalo’s defense. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 Allen acknowledged the Bills may have stolen a win, while giving full credit to Buffalo's defense. — CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for full credit

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“Full credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20credit. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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