passing mark

[ˈpæsɪŋ mɑːrk]
nounpl: passing marks
nota mínima de aprovação
1. The minimum score or grade required to successfully complete an exam, test, or course
The passing mark for the final exam is 60 out of 100.
A nota mínima de aprovação para o exame final é 60 de 100.
2. The threshold grade that allows a student to progress to the next level or receive credit for a subject
She scored exactly the passing mark and was able to graduate.
Ela tirou exatamente a nota mínima de aprovação e conseguiu se formar.
In Brazil, the passing mark (nota mínima de aprovação) typically ranges from 5.0 to 7.0 on a 10-point scale, depending on the institution and level of education. In the United States, it's often 60% or D grade. This concept is fundamental to educational systems and affects student progression, scholarship eligibility, and academic standing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
passing grademinimum passing scorecut-off scorethreshold grade
Antonyms / Antônimos
failing markfailing grade

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nota mínima de aprovação
Standard term used in educational contexts across Brazil
Brazil
média de aprovação
Alternative expression referring to passing average
Portugal
nota mínima de aprovação
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'classificação mínima'
Portugal
nota de corte
Common alternative in Portuguese education system

Related Words

gradescoreexamtestassessmentapproval

Related Idioms & Phrases

scrape by with a passing mark
just make the passing mark
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