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

Examples of report card in a Sentence

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Georgia averages about 30 maternal deaths per 100,000 births for complications of pregnancy or childbirth, according to the 2025 March of Dimes’ Georgia report card. Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 15 May 2026 The report card tracked the national Consumer Price Index and the Fed Funds rate, an interest rate the Fed uses to manage the overall economy. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 15 May 2026 Retake scores aren’t used in official proficiency data for the district, or in state and federal report cards. Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 11 May 2026 The report card grades reflect these momentary less-than-lofty goals, which expired after their Game 6 loss. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 9 May 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 21 May. 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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