report card
Americannoun
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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.
Etymology
Origin of report card
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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This is the report card for each of the sides as they head into the tournament - and what a selection of BBC pundits think of their chances.
From BBC
How proud she was when my report card came.
From Literature
My parents made a habit of posting our report cards on the refrigerator door.
But one day, after his report card came back full of F’s, she described him with an odd term: seoi zai.
From Los Angeles Times
Don’t bet on it, a new report card says.
From Los Angeles Times
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