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A*s

A*s is the plural of A*.

Meaning of A*

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.

Questions about A*s

What is A*s the plural of?
A*s is the plural of A*.

Words near A*s in the dictionary

  1. a**
  2. a**e
  3. a**es
  4. a**hole
  5. a**holes
  6. A*s
  7. A+
  8. A+'s
  9. A++
  10. A++s
  11. a-

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