grade point

noun

: one of the points assigned to each course credit (as in a college) in accordance with the letter grade earned in the course

called also quality point

Examples of grade point in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The advantages for the third-graders who attended public preschool were present in state testing scores for reading and math as well as overall grade point average. — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026

In some professions, though, prospective employers see grade point averages as only one metric among many that can prepare a candidate for the workforce, according to Brian Myerholtz, the global head of talent acquisition at consultancy BCG. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

The paper matched students on 11 variables, which included their major, grade point average, their intention to become a scientist, and first-generation status. — Anil Oza, STAT, 17 June 2026

With that work came the highest cumulative grade point average in Country Day’s class of 2026, earning Jamie the Trustees’ Award, which recognizes the student with the highest cumulative GPA over the past four years. — Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grade point

• counterpoint
• disappoint
• multipoint
• needlepoint
• reappoint
• adjoint
• anoint
• appoint
• checkpoint
• conjoint
• disjoint
• endpoint

Kids Definition

grade point

noun

: one of the points assigned to each course credit (as in a college) in accordance with the letter grade earned in the course