Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gpa
abbreviation
ˌdʒiː piː ˈeɪ
Definition
GPA stands for Grade Point Average, a standard way of measuring academic achievement in the U.S.
Examples
- The student maintained a high GPA throughout high school.
- Many colleges require a minimum GPA for admission.
- She was proud of her GPA after putting in so much effort in her studies.
Meaning
It is a numerical representation of a student’s average performance across all classes, typically calculated on a scale of 0 to 4.0, with 4.0 being the highest.
Synonyms
- academic average
- grade point
- scholastic average
