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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Recent Examples on the Web People with dependents who don’t qualify for the full credit can be eligible for a credit up to $500. —Andy Rosen, oregonlive, 2 Mar. 2023

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“Full credit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full%20credit. Accessed 23 Mar. 2023.

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