C grade
Satisfactory but unremarkable
A C grade is an average or mediocre academic mark, typically representing satisfactory but unremarkable performance.
In letter-grade systems, C sits in the middle—passing but not distinguished.
The term extends beyond school: That restaurant deserves a C grade at best.
A C grade suggests meeting minimum requirements without excellence.
- averageArithmetic mean or ordinary
- middle of the roadUncontroversially mainstream stance
- mediocreOf only moderate quality
- passingMoving by or temporary
- satisfactoryMeeting minimum requirements
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C gradeA grade
Highest academic mark
A+ · straight A's · honors · top marks · perfect score
C gradeF grade
Lowest academic mark
failing grade · F · flunking · D grade · incomplete
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