report card

noun

1
: a report on a student that is periodically submitted by a school to the student's parents or guardian
2
: an evaluation of performance

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According to the memo, the arbitrator found that publication of the report cards violates the CBA and ordered the NFLPA to refrain from publishing or publicly disclosing any future report cards. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Feb. 2026 Despite the league filing a grievance, the NFLPA still surveyed players for the 2025 report cards in November. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026 The arbitrator issued an order prohibiting the NFLPA from continuing to publish or publicly disclose the results of team report cards. Mike Jones, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 But even before the latest story, Bass’ Palisades report card was one that a prudent person might have fed to the dog. Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for report card

Word History

First Known Use

1869, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of report card was in 1869

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“Report card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/report%20card. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.

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report card

noun
: a report containing a student's grades that is regularly sent by a school to the student's parents or guardian

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