scorecard

noun

score·​card ˈskȯr-ˌkärd How to pronounce scorecard (audio)
1
: a card for recording the score of a game
2
: a report or indication of the status, condition, or success of something or someone

Examples of scorecard in a Sentence

I always like to keep a scorecard when I watch a baseball game. The candidate rates highly on the magazine's legislative scorecard.
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An evaluation scorecard based on criteria such as revenue impact, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency can help leaders prioritize their focus and advocate for necessary change with confidence. Melissa Sierra, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025 The scorecards after the final bell reflected Price’s dominance, reading 98-93, 100-90, 98-92 in her favor. Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 8 Mar. 2025 President Jimmy Carter launched a series of government improvement projects, and President George W. Bush even created scorecards to rank agencies according to their performance. Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025 The fight ended with Beterbiev earning the decision with scorecards of 115-113, 116-112 and 114-114. Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scorecard

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1877, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of scorecard was circa 1877

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“Scorecard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scorecard. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

scorecard

noun
score·​card -ˌkärd How to pronounce scorecard (audio)
: a card for recording the score (as of a game)

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