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Games. The record or register of points made by both sides during the progress of a game or match; also the number of points made by a side or…
A final mark, score, or placing in an examination or sporting event (now usually in plural); (also) the outcome of any competition or election.
spec. in sporting use, a total score; also in Baseball, a single run.