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full credit

noun

Definition of full credit

: 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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full play

  1. : containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

  2. : complete especially in detail, number, or duration

  3. : lacking restraint, check, or qualification

  1. : very, extremely

  2. : entirely

  3. : straight, squarely

  1. : the highest or fullest state or degree

  2. : the utmost extent

  1. : to become full

  2. : to make full in sewing

  1. : to shrink and thicken (woolen cloth) by moistening, heating, and pressing

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credit play

  1. : reliance on the truth or reality of something

  2. : the balance in a person's favor in an account

  3. : an amount or sum placed at a person's disposal by a bank

  1. : to trust in the truth of : believe

  2. : to supply goods on credit to

  3. : to bring credit or honor upon

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