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
Example Sentences
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“The report card is pretty unimpressive. We all could have foreseen that this wasn’t going to go great.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
Chen said she’s launching a survey to establish something of a report card on insurance company performance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 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
My mother was very proud and put my report card on the refrigerator.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
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