English · Culture & Society
grade boundary
/ɡreɪd ˈbaʊn.dər.i/
[/ɡreɪd ˈbaʊn.dər.i/]
the marks needed for a grade
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A grade boundary is the lowest number of marks needed to reach a particular grade. Students aim to score above the grade boundary.
Example
He scored just above the grade boundary for an A.
He scored just above the grade boundary for an A.
Etymology
From 'grade' plus 'boundary', from Old French 'bodne'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to explain the mark thresholds for grades.