scorekeeper

noun score·keep·er \ ˈskȯr-ˌkē-pər \

Updated on: 10 Apr 2018

Definition of scorekeeper

: one that keeps score; specifically : an official who records the score during a game or contest

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Perhaps, adorable and devout team chaplain Sister Jean gives the Ramblers a spiritual edge with the great scorekeeper in the sky.

— christopher l. gasper, BostonGlobe.com, "Sister Jean makes Final Four a blessed event," 31 Mar. 2018
The Joint Committee on Taxation, Congress' official scorekeeper, determined that the law will add more than $1 trillion to the nation's deficit over the next decade.

— author: jeff stein, Anchorage Daily News, "Republicans consider 'balanced-budget amendment' after adding more than $1 trillion to the deficit," 29 Mar. 2018
This is a game in which the toughest job might belong to the scorekeeper.

— marc narducci, Philly.com, "Penn coach Steve Donahue sees many similarities in Villanova, Kansas ahead of Final Four matchup," 28 Mar. 2018
Davis' basket after Ashworth's hustle play gave Flintridge Prep a 42-35 lead, but the Rebels' scorekeeper's error gave them an extra two points.

— emin avakian, latimes.com, "Ashworth keys victory for Flintridge Prep boys' basketball," 15 Feb. 2018
The Joint Committee on Taxation, the economic scorekeeper of Congress, predicted that the cuts would increase the size of the economy by 0.7 percent and add more than $1 trillion to the debt.

— jim tankersley, New York Times, "Experts Doubt Trump’s Infrastructure Plan Will Boost Economy," 23 Feb. 2018
Proponents say the new Opportunity Zones are designed to be more effective than earlier programs, and likely to generate far more investment than congressional scorekeepers predicted in assessing the tax bill.

— jim tankersley, The Seattle Times, "Tax overhaul offers investors a deal to revitalize struggling corners of America," 3 Feb. 2018
McCaskill framed her statement to reflect the findings of scorekeepers of the bill in 2027, even if the law was designed this way for budget reasons, not practical reality.

— glenn kessler, Washington Post, "Is the Trump tax cut good or bad for the middle class?," 12 Jan. 2018
Not to be outdone, Lynchburg Clay just honored scorekeeper Jessie Mount for 70 years of service.

— scott springer, Cincinnati.com, "Column: OHSAA transfer proposal could stop game of athletic musical chairs," 17 Feb. 2018

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