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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 1818 COCA: 1070

score

1 of 2

noun

ˈskȯr How to pronounce score (audio)
plural scores
1
or plural score
a
: twenty
b
: a group of 20 things
—often used in combination with a cardinal number
fourscore
c
: an indefinitely large number
2
a
: a line (such as a scratch or incision) made with or as if with a sharp instrument
b(1)
: a mark used as a starting point or goal
(2)
: a mark used for keeping account
3
a
: an account or reckoning originally kept by making marks on a tally
b
: amount due : indebtedness
4
: grudge
a score to settle
5
a
: reason, ground
was accepted on the score of high academic achievement
b
: subject, topic
has nothing to say on that score
6
a
: the copy of a musical composition in written or printed notation
b
: a musical composition
specifically : the music for a movie or theatrical production
c
: a complete description of a dance composition in choreographic notation
7
a
: a number that expresses accomplishment (as in a game or test) or excellence (as in quality) either absolutely in points gained or by comparison to a standard
b
: an act (such as a goal, run, or touchdown) in any of various games or contests that gains points
8
: success in obtaining something (such as money or drugs) especially through illegal or irregular means
9
: the stark inescapable facts of a situation
knows the score

score

2 of 2

verb

scored; scoring

transitive verb

1
a
: to keep a record or account of by or as if by notches on a tally : record
b
: to enter in a record
c
: to mark with significant lines or notches (as in keeping account)
2
: to mark with lines, grooves, scratches, or notches
3
: berate, scold
also : denounce
4
a(1)
: to make (a score) in a game or contest
scored a touchdown
scored three points
(2)
: to enable (a base runner) to make a score
(3)
: to have as a value in a game or contest : count
a touchdown scores six points
b(1)
: achieve, attain
scored a dazzling success
(2)
: acquire
help a traveler score local drugs Poitor Koper
(3)
: win sense 1
scored free tickets over the radio
5
: to determine the merit of : grade
6
a
: to write or arrange (music) for a specific performance medium
b
: to make an orchestration of
c
: to compose a score for (a movie)

intransitive verb

1
: to keep score in a game or contest
2
: to make a score in a game or contest
3
a
: to gain or have the advantage
b
: to be successful: such as
(1)
: to succeed in having sexual intercourse
(2)
: to manage to obtain illicit drugs
c
: rate entry 2
scorer noun
Phrases
score points
: to gain favor, status, or advantage

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Example Sentences

Noun students with low test scores The film's score is by a famous composer. Verb She scored twice in the game. Each correct answer scores two points. In American football, a touchdown scores six points. Who's going to score the game? Judges will score the performances based on their artistic and technical features. Which judges are scoring tonight? See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
On the next drive, the Colts took over at the Texans' 20 after a fumble recovery and let Taylor gash a tired Texans defense for an easy score. Nate Atkins, The Indianapolis Star, 12 Sep. 2022 Henry also ran for a touchdown, leaving his feet at the 5-yard line to leap past a defender and land in the end zone for an 11-yard score — an athletic display dad took no credit for. Mike Mcmahon, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Sep. 2022 The Baltimore resident and Dunbar graduate rushed 17 times for 89 yards and one touchdown and caught one pass for an 18-yard score. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 10 Sep. 2022 The Vikings scored on two Jared Hollins to James Bolton TDs, but Preston Godfrey put the game out of reach with 2:56 remaining on an 18-yard score for the Pirates. John Vella, al, 9 Sep. 2022 The ensuing kickoff was returned for an 88-yard score from Nordonia speedster Israel Petite. Michael Trivisonno, cleveland, 9 Sep. 2022 Cyndi Lauper needs an Oscar, having already won two Grammys, an Emmy for outstanding guest actress in a comedy series for Mad About You and a Tony for best original score for Kinky Boots. Diane J. Cho, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2022 The original film became the first superhero movie to be nominated for best picture, ultimately winning three Oscars (production design, costumes and original score). Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Sep. 2022 Nathaniel Dell returned a punt 74 yards for an apparent score midway through the second quarter, but it was nullified by a block-in-the-back penalty. Raul Dominguez, Chron, 3 Sep. 2022
Verb
Struggling to score points against San Jose State contributes to the Tigers having a 56.4 percent offensive efficiency rating, which is 62nd in the country. al, 12 Sep. 2022 And the Steelers are going to have have to score points to keep up with the offensive fire power of the Bengals. Lance Reisland, cleveland, 10 Sep. 2022 Boudia came through on his final dive to score 568.65 points, beating world champion Qiu Bo of China (566.85) and Britain’s Tom Daley (556.95). David Woods, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2022 The pair were the only two Sky players to score more than 20 points off the bench this season. Shakeia Taylor, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 The Sun haven’t been able to score more than 17 points in the first quarter against the Sky this year. Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2022 And have no qualms targeting institutions and officials to score points. Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 25 Aug. 2022 In Los Angeles, Lawler’s Law is the covenant that states the first team to score 100 points wins a game. Bill Oram, oregonlive, 23 Aug. 2022 The concern here is that the D.O.J. is abusing its prosecutorial authority to score political points. Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English scor, from Old Norse skor notch, tally, twenty; akin to Old English scieran to cut — more at shear

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of score was in the 14th century

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