verb / noun
pass
To meet a required standard and gain acceptance.
The car passes its safety inspection without needing any repairs.
Etymology
The physical act of going beyond a point becomes a test of acceptance. People pass when they get beyond the required threshold or scrutiny successfully.
More examples
- She studied hard and passed the final exam.
- A score of 70 counts as a pass on this test.
- The city council passed the measure by a unanimous vote.
Forms
pass · passes · passed · passing
passable adjective — Good enough to meet basic standards.