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

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

It's not as clear cut it being that if a person drinks a certain amount of fluoride, they will get a worse report card in school.

From Salon

Related Words

• progress report
• transcript