GPA

Short Definition

GPA means grade point average, a measure of a student's academic performance calculated by averaging the grades earned in all courses.

In-depth Overview

GPA (Grade Point Average)

Long definition: GPA or Grade Point Average, is a numerical representation of a student's academic performance in a given period, typically a semester or academic year. It is calculated by assigning specific point values to the grades earned in courses and then computing the average. GPAs are often used by educational institutions to assess a student's overall academic progress and are a standard method for summarizing academic achievement.

Etymology: The term "GPA" stands for "Grade Point Average". It is a combination of "grade", referring to the scores or marks earned in courses, "point", indicating the assigned numerical values and "average", representing the calculated mean.

Synonyms or related academic terms: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA), Academic Average, Cumulative GPA.

Examples of Use:

• My GPA for this semester improved significantly due to my hard work and dedication to my studies.
• Many universities require a minimum GPA for admission into their programs.
• He achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA, indicating straight A grades throughout his academic career.

Translations:
Spanish: Promedio de Calificaciones
French: Moyenne Générale
German: Notendurchschnitt
Italian: Media dei Voti
Portuguese: Média de Notas
Japanese: 成績平均 (Seiseki Heikin)
Chinese (Simplified): 平均绩点 (Píngjūn Jìdiǎn)
Hindi: ग्रेड पॉइंट औसत (Grade Point Ausat)

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