scorecard
UK: ˈskɔːkɑːd | US: ˈskɔːrkɑːrd
n. a card or sheet for recording scores, especially in sports or games
n. a tool or system for tracking performance metrics (e.g., business scorecard)
The word "scorecard" combines "score," derived from Old Norse skor (meaning "notch" or "tally"), and "card," from Latin charta (via French, meaning "paper" or "sheet"). Originally used in sports like golf (18th century), it later expanded to business contexts as a metaphor for tracking performance. The logic reflects a literal "card to record scores," preserving the original morphemes' meanings.
The golfer updated his scorecard after each hole.
Managers reviewed the quarterly scorecard to assess team performance.
She kept a detailed scorecard of her chess tournament results.
The teacher used a scorecard to track students' progress.
The app functions as a digital scorecard for fitness goals.