score

²score

verb

scoredscor·ing

Definition of SCORE

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 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: as (1) : to succeed in having sexual intercourse (2) : to manage to obtain illicit drugs c : ³rate

— scor·er noun

— score points

: to gain favor, status, or advantage

Examples of SCORE

1. She scored twice in the game.
2. Each correct answer scores two points.
3. In American football, a touchdown scores six points.
4. Who's going to score the game?
5. Judges will score the performances based on their artistic and technical features.
6. Which judges are scoring tonight?

First Known Use of SCORE

14th century

Related to SCORE

Synonyms: groove, scribe, seam

Related Words: abrade, file, graze, mill, rasp, scarify, scratch; bevel, chamfer, flute

Near Antonyms: lose

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