A star
A star is the alternative form of A*.
Meaning of A*
Noun
A* (countable and uncountable, plural A*'s or A*s)
- 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
- A best-first graph search algorithm for finding a lowest-cost path to a goal.
Forms of A star
| plural | A stars |
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Questions about A star
- What is A star the alternative form of?
- A star is the alternative form of A*.
Words near A star in the dictionary
- a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved
- A Special
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- a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down
- a spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down
- A star
- A stars
- a stick in a bundle cannot be broken
- a stick in a bundle is unbreakable
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- a stopped clock is right twice a day
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