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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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 • Feb. 19, 2026
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 • Feb. 2, 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
It’s almost time for Corporate America to get its quarterly report card from Wall Street—earnings season is right around the corner.
From Barron's • Oct. 6, 2025
I wondered if he was too preoccupied with Ade Cokers case, but even after he got him out of jail a week later, he did not talk about my report card.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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