full marks

Every point earned

Full marks means complete credit or a perfect score on an evaluation: She got full marks on the exam.

More often used figuratively to acknowledge that someone deserves praise or recognition for an achievement or quality: Full marks for creativity, but the execution needs work.

The phrase is more common in British than American English.

perfection

flawless

Entirely without fault

exemplary · immaculate · unblemished · spotless · ideal · without error · excellence · mastery · precision · accuracy

grading

top score

Best recorded result

straight A · passing grade · examination · assessment · rubric · scoring · evaluation · test results · answer key · academic achievement

praise

congratulations

Expression of praise for achievement

acclaim · recognition · commendation · applause · accolades · tribute · approval · endorsement · compliments · credit

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Opposites
achievement/performance

full markszero

Numerical absence of quantity

failing grade · zero points · F · nothing · nil

approval/credit given

full marksno credit

Acknowledgment or funds denied

harsh criticism · condemnation · disapproval · thumbs down · disgrace

Family

full, fully, fullness, fuller, fullest, fill, filled, filling, fills

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Known to kids · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G