English Reference
Compound

academic record

compound.
B2 Upper Intermediate

compound.the official history of your grades and performance in school or university.

compound.a formal documentation of a student's educational history, including grades, credits earned, and degrees conferred. It serves as a primary source for verifying educational attainment in professional or further academic contexts.


SIMPLE

You need a strong academic record to get into that university.

CONTEXTUAL

The hiring manager asked for a copy of her academic record to verify her engineering degree.

COMPLEX

Despite a stellar academic record, the candidate was rejected due to a lack of relevant professional experience in the field.

Usage

usually refers to the collective history rather than a single document, which is often called a 'transcript'.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'transcript' (the physical document) and 'GPA' (the numerical average); this phrase is common in formal applications and CV writing.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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