Example: Pass mark is minimum score required to succeed
Definition
"The pass mark" refers to the minimum score or grade that a student must achieve in an exam or assessment to be considered successful or to move on to the next level. It is the threshold set by educational institutions to determine passing performance.
The phrase "the pass mark" originates from the combination of 'pass,' meaning to succeed, and 'mark,' which refers to a score or grade. The term reflects the idea of achieving a specific score necessary to 'pass' or meet the required standard in education.
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"The pass mark" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Education - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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