SINCE 1828
pass-fail
adjective
\ ˈpas-ˈfāl
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Definition of pass-fail
: being a system of grading whereby the grades "pass" and "fail" replace the traditional letter grades
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pass-fail
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of pass-fail
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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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