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A*

/eɪ̯ stɑː/

A* noun: an academic grade, higher than A or A+. Where it is used, it is often the best class of result.

Noun

A* (countable and uncountable, plural A*'s or A*s)

  1. An academic grade, higher than A or A+. Where it is used, it is often the best class of result.
    • "The A* grade at A-level is the inevitable consequence of the intention to make A-levels harder. As such, it will provide additional recognition for additional achievement. Importantly, it leaves the existing grades A to E untouched, so that standards over time are preserved."2006 November 30, Alexandra Smith, “Johnson unveils exam reform plans”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 24 Aug 2025
  2. (uncountable) A best-first graph search algorithm for finding a lowest-cost path to a goal.

Forms of A*

pluralA*'s
pluralA*s

Phrases with A*

Questions about A*

What does A* mean?
A* means an academic grade, higher than A or A+. Where it is used, it is often the best class of result.
What part of speech is A*?
A* is a noun.
How do you pronounce A*?
A* is pronounced /eɪ̯ stɑː/.
What is the plural of A*?
The plural of A* is A*'s.

Words near A* in the dictionary

  1. A'ou
  2. a'right
  3. a's
  4. A'tong
  5. a(n)
  6. A*
  7. A*'s
  8. a**
  9. a**e
  10. a**es
  11. a**hole

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