report card

American  

noun

1. 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.

2. 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

This week he gives us a report card of the joys and the headaches to help anyone contemplating such a purchase.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mia Cooper gathered report cards from her daughter’s first through third grade, documentation of student committees Honey had participated in and principal awards she had been collecting since first grade.

From Los Angeles Times

Sunset gave detailed report cards for each bank, with notes from client experiences.

From MarketWatch

The final report card for the U.S. economy in 2025 is likely show pretty good marks — and set the stage for even stronger performance this year.

From MarketWatch

But even before the latest story, Bass’s Palisades report card was one that a prudent person might have fed to the dog.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• progress report
• transcript