Class Rank

Short Definition

Class Rank is a student's position within their graduating class based on their academic performance.

In-depth Overview

Class Rank

Long definition: "Class Rank" in higher education refers to a numerical position that indicates a student's academic standing relative to their peers in the same graduating class. It is usually calculated based on a student's grade point average (GPA) and is used to determine their academic performance compared to others.

Etymology: The term "class rank" is a combination of "class", which refers to a group of students graduating together and "rank", indicating their relative position within that group.

Synonyms or related academic terms:

"Academic Rank", "Class Standing", "Rank in Class", "Academic Position".

Examples of Use:

• She achieved the class rank of 5th out of 200 students in her graduating class.
• Students with a high class rank are often eligible for scholarships and honors programs.

Translations:

Spanish: Clasificación de la Clase
French: Classement de Classe
German: Klassenrang
Italian: Posizione in Classe
Portuguese: Posição na Turma
Japanese: クラスランク (Kurasu Ranku)
Chinese (Simplified): 班级排名 (Bānjí Páimíng)
Hindi: कक्षा रैंक (Kaksha Rank)

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Class Rank

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