Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

pass-fail

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.48 in modern English

Syllables: pass--fail
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Describing a form of examination, etc. in which the student either passes or fails, without receiving a specific mark or grade.

Example Sentences

"Many may argue that pass-fail is the “easy way out.” However, a pass-fail weeder class may be more helpful than a traditional weeder class. Pass-fail gives students flexibility and time to learn content and material at their own pace."

Inflected Forms

pass/fail (alternative)

Questions

What does pass-fail mean?: Describing a form of examination, etc. in which the student either passes or fails, without receiving a specific mark or grade.

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