pass–fail

adjective \ˈpas-ˈfāl\

: using a system of grading in which the grades “pass” and “fail” are used instead of traditional grades like “A,” “B,” and “C”

Full Definition of PASS-FAIL

: being a system of grading whereby the grades “pass” and “fail” replace the traditional letter grades

— pass–fail noun

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1959

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