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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So full credit to the White Sox.
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026
So while there’s no post-credits scene to wait for, the full credit sequence at least rewards patient audiences with some memorable musical choices.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
So while there is no post-credits scene to wait for, audiences who enjoy lingering through the full credit roll will at least be rewarded with some distinctive musical choices.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
To qualify for the full credit, your income must be less than $24,250 for single filers or $48,500 for married couples filing jointly.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2026
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026
So while there’s no post-credits scene to wait for, the full credit sequence at least rewards patient audiences with some memorable musical choices.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
So while there is no post-credits scene to wait for, audiences who enjoy lingering through the full credit roll will at least be rewarded with some distinctive musical choices.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
To qualify for the full credit, your income must be less than $24,250 for single filers or $48,500 for married couples filing jointly.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 26 Feb. 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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