report card
Americannoun
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report cards
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a written report containing an evaluation of a pupil's scholarship and behavior, sent periodically to the pupil's parents or guardian, usually on a card containing marks and comments together with a record of attendance.
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a history or record of performance or accomplishment as adjudged by others.
The administration has a good report card on farm policy.
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Etymology
Origin of report card
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
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Rarely did she see a parent or anyone from the community, even on report card pick or open house days.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
‘People are running around the world handing a report card to people who shouldn’t have that power.’
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 25, 2026
On Wednesday, federal ministers were given a "report card" on their social media performance and told to step up their presence across platforms, the Hindustan Times reported.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
"The industry will need to regularly present a public report card," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
And I repeated them, too, as Kevin drove me home on the last day of school, my report card tightly pressed to my chest.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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