F grade
Lowest possible mark
An F grade is a failing mark in academic work, indicating performance below acceptable standards.
In the A-through-F grading system used in American schools, F stands alone at the bottom—there is no E grade in most systems.
He got an F on his chemistry final.
The letter F likely derives from "failure" or "failing."
- failingFlaw in one's nature
- failureLack of success
- poorLacking sufficient resources
- unsatisfactoryNot good enough
- flunkFail a course
pass fail · academic · academic probation · report card · report card day · parent teacher conference · test · exam · red ink · red pen · disappointing · bottom · lowest · remedial · retake · struggling · unacceptable · subpar
- academic failurefailed test, flunk, flunking, academic probation, held back
- gradesA, A+, B, C, D
- rankingsrankings, first, college rankings, second, third
- skill levelsbeginner, novice, intermediate, expert, advanced
- ratingsA rating, rating, one star, five stars, rating scale
F gradeA grade
Highest academic mark
A+ · perfect score · top marks · straight A's · 100%
F gradepassing
Moving by or temporary
success · achievement · academic excellence · graduation · advancement
F gradepassing grade
Minimum required mark
pass · credit · passing score · D grade · satisfactory
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