Grade Point Average

/ˈɡreɪd pɔɪnt ˈævərɪdʒ/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A numerical measure of a student's overall academic performance, often used to evaluate eligibility for scholarships, admissions, or contractual obligations in education law.
    The contract stipulated a minimum grade point average of 3.0 for scholarship renewal.

Forms

  • grade point average

Commentary

In legal contexts, GPA often serves as an objective criterion in contracts or policies involving academic performance and eligibility.

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