Score /skɔː/

The meaning and definition of Score, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

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noun

The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.
“The player with the highest score is the winner.”
The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers.
“The score is 8-1 even though it's not even half-time!”

verb

To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
“The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it.”
To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.

interjection

Acknowledgement of success

Synonyms come by earn obtain groove notch shake down

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Score /skɔː/

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