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.
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Etymology
Origin of report card
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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Macron hopes to highlight France's renewed relationship with the continent as a "report card on his Africa policy", said one diplomat.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
Ofsted's new report card system replaced its previous one or two-word judgements in November, a move the government says will help raise standards for children.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
Every doll, every toy, every report card, every artwork she proudly brought home from school and Sunday school, her bike, hundreds of photos, and boxes upon boxes of keepsakes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026
The National Assessment of Educational Progress, which periodically tests a sample of students and is known as the nation’s report card, showed flat or declining scores in English language arts and math.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025
Because why would anyone ever want to hang up an F report card, in a frame and everything?
From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff
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