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
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According to Hammack, the team achieved the highest grade point average in the entire athletics department in their final year of existence.
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Forbes,
28 Jan. 2023
Some factors that this company considers include your college major and current grade point average.
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Elizabeth Rivelli,
Car and Driver,
10 Nov. 2022
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Karen Weaver,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2023
Some factors that this company considers include your college major and current grade point average.
—
Elizabeth Rivelli,
Car and Driver,
10 Nov. 2022
See All Example Sentences for grade point average
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“Grade point average.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20point%20average. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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