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report card

noun

Definition of report card

  1. 1 :  a report on a student that is periodically submitted by a school to the student's parents or guardian

  2. 2 :  an evaluation of performance

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First Known Use of report card

1869

REPORT CARD Defined for English Language Learners

report card

noun

Definition of report card for English Language Learners

  • : a written statement of a student's grades that is given to the student's parents

REPORT CARD Defined for Kids

report card

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Definition of report card for Students

  1. :  a written statement of a student's grades

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