pass-fail
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pass–fail

adjective \ˈpas-ˈfāl\

Definition of PASS-FAIL

: being a system of grading whereby the grades pass and fail replace the traditional letter grades
pass–fail noun

First Known Use of PASS-FAIL

1959

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