pass-fail
1 of 1adjective/ˈpæsˌfeɪl/
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indicating a grading system where the outcome is either a pass or a fail, without intermediate grades or scores
- The pass-fail grading system allows students to focus more on learning than on earning letter grades.
- We're considering implementing a pass-fail policy for this project to encourage experimentation and risk-taking.
- The pass-fail option for this course relieved a lot of stress for students during a particularly challenging semester.
- The pass-fail nature of the competition meant that participants were judged solely on whether they completed the task, rather than on performance quality.
- The pass-fail distinction in this assessment provides a clear benchmark for competency without overemphasizing minor errors.