score

1 of 2

noun

ˈskȯr

plural scores

or plural score

: twenty

: a group of 20 things

—often used in combination with a cardinal number

fourscore

: an indefinitely large number

: 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

: an account or reckoning originally kept by making marks on a tally

: amount due : indebtedness

: grudge

a score to settle

: reason, ground

was accepted on the score of high academic achievement

: subject, topic

has nothing to say on that score

: the copy of a musical composition in written or printed notation

: a musical composition

specifically : the music for a movie or theatrical production

: a complete description of a dance composition in choreographic notation

: 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

: an act (such as a goal, run, or touchdown) in any of various games or contests that gains points

: success in obtaining something (such as money or drugs) especially through illegal or irregular means

: the stark inescapable facts of a situation

knows the score

score

2 of 2

verb

scored; scoring

transitive verb

: to keep a record or account of by or as if by notches on a tally : record

: to enter in a record

: to mark with significant lines or notches (as in keeping account)

: to mark with lines, grooves, scratches, or notches

: berate, scold

also : denounce

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

: to determine the merit of : grade

: to write or arrange (music) for a specific performance medium

: to make an orchestration of

: to compose a score for (a movie)

intransitive verb

: to keep score in a game or contest

: to make a score in a game or contest

: to gain or have the advantage

: to be successful: such as

(1)

: to succeed in having sexual intercourse

(2)

: to manage to obtain illicit drugs

: rate entry 2

scorer noun

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

Kids Definition

score 1 of 2

noun

ˈskȯr

: a record of points made or lost (as in a game)

: the number of points earned for correct answers on a test

: a group of 20 things : twenty

: harm done by someone and kept in mind for later response

I have a score to settle with you.

: debt sense 2

: a line (as a scratch) made with or as if with something sharp

: ground entry 1 sense 8, reason

We were tired but wouldn't leave on that score.

: the written or printed form of a musical composition

score

2 of 2

verb

scored; scoring

: to make or cause to make a point or points in a game

His brother scored a touchdown.

: to cut or mark with a line, scratch, or notch

I scored the wood with a knife.

: achieve sense 1, win

: grade entry 2 sense 1, mark My teacher spent the weekend scoring our reports.

: to set down in an account : record

: to keep the score in a game

单词	scoring
释义	score 1 of 2 noun ˈskȯr 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 down [chiefly British] grievance grudge resentment Verb groove scribe seam See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing score box score by the score know the score keep score settle a/the score score off raw score perfect score on that/this score hog score standard score Apgar score final score even the score line score z-score score to settle score points See More box score by the score know the score keep score settle a/the score score off raw score perfect score on that/this score hog score standard score Apgar score final score even the score line score z-score score to settle score points See More Kids Definition score 1 of 2 noun ˈskȯr 1 : a record of points made or lost (as in a game) 2 : the number of points earned for correct answers on a test 3 : a group of 20 things : twenty 4 : harm done by someone and kept in mind for later response I have a score to settle with you. 5 : debt sense 2 6 : a line (as a scratch) made with or as if with something sharp 7 : ground entry 1 sense 8, reason We were tired but wouldn't leave on that score. 8 : the written or printed form of a musical composition score 2 of 2 verb scored; scoring 1 : to make or cause to make a point or points in a game His brother scored a touchdown. 2 : to cut or mark with a line, scratch, or notch I scored the wood with a knife. 3 : achieve sense 1, win 4 : grade entry 2 sense 1, mark My teacher spent the weekend scoring our reports. 5 : to set down in an account : record 6 : to keep the score in a game scoring verb present participle of score 1 as in filing to mark with or as if with a line or groove the glassblower scored the glass rod first so that it would break cleanly Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance filing scribing scratching grooving grazing scarifying seaming milling fluting rasping chamfering abrading beveling bevelling 2 as in winning to gain (as points or runs in a game) as credit towards one's total number of points he scored the winning goal in the final minute of play Synonyms & Similar Words winning tallying defeating racking up triumphing besting Antonyms & Near Antonyms losing 3 as in achieving to obtain (as a goal) through effort finally scored a good job after years of hard work Synonyms & Similar Words winning achieving attaining gaining making garnering hitting obtaining bagging logging securing getting capturing landing acquiring racking up ringing up drawing tying matching realizing procuring carrying chalking up clocking (up) approaching topping meeting touching equaling tieing excelling notching (up) rivaling surpassing equalling outdoing beating rivalling measuring up (to) amounting (to) Antonyms & Near Antonyms missing losing failing (at) falling short (of) 4 as in scolding to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings scored her for failing to report the security breach immediately Synonyms & Similar Words scolding lecturing criticizing reprimanding attacking rating blaming upbraiding hammering berating chewing out bawling out chastising dressing down mocking keelhauling flaying ragging calling down jawing admonishing knocking rebuking basting lambasting laying into slamming castigating faulting tongue-lashing lashing reproaching ranting (at) reading the riot act (to) blasting panning taking to task railing (at or against) reaming (out) condemning excoriating crucifying chiding assailing abusing vituperating reprehending denouncing ridiculing reproving disparaging censuring scourging scorning reviling haranguing belittling remonstrating (with) bad-mouthing scoffing lacing (into) dissing putting down Antonyms & Near Antonyms approving sanctioning endorsing indorsing praising lauding extolling See More
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