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

My parents made a habit of posting our report cards on the refrigerator door.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

He had finagled some blank report cards and used them to bring home self-inserted high marks.

From Los Angeles Times

Rivals sometimes embrace unorthodox approaches, Popple says, conducting hourslong interview sessions that can include questions aimed at unnerving candidates—What was your kindergarten report card like?

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• progress report
• transcript