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A-level en · NOUN

Etymology

Abbreviation of advanced level.

Meanings

1. A non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years of secondary education in England and Wales as a requisite for university or other tertiary education; the qualification obtained by passing such an exam.
   • Applicants must have at least one A level.
   • "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:
   • I took my A-levels last year.
2. (Internet, euphemistic) Anal sex.

Forms

Relateds

T Level · O level · AS-level · S level

Translations (16)

eo abiturienta ekzameno (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · ca selectivitat (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · cmn 高考 (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · tr matrikülasyon sınavı (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · es selectividad (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · fr baccalauréat (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · cmn A水准 (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · es prueba de acceso a la universidad (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · de Abitur (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · ca proba d'accés a l'universitat (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · it maturità (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · yue 高考 (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · cmn A水平 (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · fi ylioppilastutkinto (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · eo abiturienteco (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools) · fr bac (a non-compulsory examination taken in the final two years in English and Welsh high schools)