passing (C1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈpæsɪŋ/
Definition
Achieving a standard of knowledge or skill that is considered acceptable, especially in an examination or test.
Examples
She was relieved to hear she had achieved a passing grade on her final exam.
The minimum requirement for passing the course is a score of 70%.
He was disappointed with his passing mark, hoping for a higher one.
How to Use passing
- passing grade (collocation)
- A score or level that is sufficient to be considered acceptable in an examination or test. — "You need a passing grade of 50% to complete the module."
- passing mark (collocation)
- The minimum score required to pass an exam or test. — "The passing mark was set lower this year due to the difficulty of the questions."
- passing through (prepositional phrase)
- Visiting a place briefly while on the way to another destination. — "We're passing through London on our way to Paris."
- passing remark (collocation)
- A brief, often casual, comment made in passing. — "She made a passing remark about his new haircut, but didn't elaborate."
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