Define: Passing Score

The meaning of “Passing Score” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Passing Score defined in a legal contract?

  • Passing Score means a minimum score that has been set by a board, in consultation with a department, and with the approval of a board of education. Seen in 22 SEC filings
  • Passing Score means the score set and provided by an entity administering an exam. Seen in 12 SEC filings
  • Passing Score means the minimum acceptable score that an applicant is required to achieve on an exam, as decided by a board. Seen in 9 SEC filings
  • Passing Score means the score set by an entity administering an exam. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Passing Score means achieving a certain percentage of the available points on an exam administered by a commission. Seen in 5 SEC filings
  • Passing Score means the result of two examinations. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Passing Score means the score set and provided by an entity administering an exam indicating successful and satisfactory completion. Seen in 2 SEC filings

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Passing Score means the minimum acceptable score set by an entity, board or commission and required to successfully complete an exam.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • When a job role requires certain qualification standards
  • In case of professional accreditation examinations
  • In employee performance review and assessment

Relevant Sectors

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What is the most popular definition of 'Passing Score'?

Passing Score means the minimum acceptable score set by an entity, board or commission and required to successfully complete an exam.