Definition of pass–fail
: being a system of grading whereby the grades “pass” and “fail” replace the traditional letter grades
pass–fail
nounFrom the M-W Editors
First Known Use of pass–fail
1930
PASS–FAIL Defined for English Language Learners
pass-fail
play
adjective
Definition of pass–fail for English Language Learners
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: using a system of grading in which the grades “pass” and “fail” are used instead of traditional grades like “A,” “B,” and “C”
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