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A Daily Lexicon of Trustworthy Data

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scorecard

/ˈskɔːr.kɑːrd/ - n.

1 [colloq.] A scorecard that keeps the score but never names the player who lost.Keep. Punchy.This is the problem.

Working definition

2. A compact tabular view that tracks a fixed set of metrics against their targets over time.

Evidence

See also

key performance indicatorA number promoted to 'key' the quarter it finally looked good.
okrLast quarter's aspirations, reformatted as this quarter's data model.
rag statusAmber, the color of a team that has seen the number and would prefer not to be quoted on it.