"extra credit" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} extra credit (uncountable)
  1. Assignments offered as a way to gain points, typically in a class, that are not mandatory to complete. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-extra_credit-en-noun-Bf7KlhVE Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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