Full marks Meaning in English

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UK

Definition

'Full marks' means getting the highest possible score on a test or exam. It can also be used to praise someone for doing something perfectly.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in British English. Can be literal (test scores) or figurative to praise effort ('full marks for trying'). Often heard in school or work contexts. Not commonly used in American English, where 'perfect score' is preferred.

• Spanish: calificación máxima - nota perfecta
• Portuguese (BR): nota máxima - nota perfeita
• Portuguese (PT): nota máxima - nota perfeita
• Chinese (Simplified): 满分 - 满分成绩
• Chinese (Traditional): 滿分 - 完全分數
• Hindi: पूर्ण अंक
• Arabic: العلامة الكاملة - الدرجة النهائية
• Bengali: পূর্ণ নম্বর - পুরো নম্বর
• Russian: полные баллы - высший балл
• Japanese: 満点
• Vietnamese: điểm tối đa - điểm tuyệt đối
• Korean: 만점
• Turkish: tam puan
• Urdu: پورے نمبر
• Indonesian: nilai penuh - skor sempurna

Example Sentences

No one expects to get full marks every time, so don’t be too hard on yourself.

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She got full marks on her math test.

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Only one student got full marks in the class.

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If you answer all the questions correctly, you will get full marks.

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Full marks to you for finishing the project ahead of schedule!

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You really deserve full marks for that brilliant idea.

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