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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a minus" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to refer to a negative aspect or a deduction in a grading or evaluation context. Example: "The project received a grade of a minus due to the lack of research."
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a minus
noun
A grade lower than "A" and higher than "B plus".
Exact(36)
"It's an A minus," he said.
A "minus" — filmmakers beware.
A Plus or a Minus?
Right, over a minus.
It's not a minus.
Over a minus, thank you.
Similar(24)
I give us all an A-minus".
The paper earned him an A-minus.
I'd give him an A or A-minus.
TV Guide, as I recall, gave us an A-minus.
It received an A-minus grade in CinemaScore exit polls.
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