report card

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of report card¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

He made it through 10 weeks of report cards academically eligible.

From Los Angeles Times

They care primarily about other people who do this for a living because those are the people who issue their report cards within the business.

From Salon

I was the kid who would get his report card and it would say that he wouldn’t stop talking.

From Los Angeles Times

From September 2025, after a consultation, a new "report card" will come into effect.

From BBC

By September 2025 parents will be able to view a new "report card" describing what inspectors have found at a school.

From BBC

Related Words

• progress report
• transcript