score
noun
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plural scores
Definition of score
(Entry 1 of 2)
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
2a
: 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
3a
: an account or reckoning originally kept by making marks on a tally
b
: amount due : indebtedness
4
: grudge
a score to settle
6a
: 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
7a
: 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
verb
scored;
scoring
Definition of score (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: 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
4a(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
(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
6a
: to write or arrange (music) for a specific performance medium
b
: to make an orchestration of
c
: to compose a score for (a movie)
1
: to keep score in a game or contest
2
: to make a score in a game or contest
3a
: 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 3
score points
: to gain favor, status, or advantage
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Synonyms for score
Synonyms: Noun
down [chiefly British], grievance, grudge, resentment
Synonyms: Verb
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Examples of score in a Sentence
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?
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The final score was 6-3 6-0, and the match lasted just over an hour. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Naomi Osaka and Coco Gauff’s Post-Match Moment Shows Sportsmanship Is Well and Alive," 1 Sep. 2019 Aragon’s only score was on a 5-yard pass from Jake Willerup to Daren Randolph. — The Mercury News, "High school football roundup: Around the Bay," 31 Aug. 2019 The only reason this score is close is because the defense was handed a tough spot after two turnovers within Michigan territory. — Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press, "Michigan football observations: Offense looks good vs. Middle Tennessee State," 31 Aug. 2019 But Sandler, as a New York jeweler with a rare black opal, no impulse control, and a lot of very bad men after him, is fantastic, and so is the score, by Daniel Lopatin. — Joey Nolfi, EW.com, "Judy, Uncut Gems, Ford v Ferrari reviews stoke Oscar fire at Telluride," 31 Aug. 2019 Two scores were enough for the Red Devils (1-0) against Naperville Central (0-1), who came into the game with the makings of a strong passing attack. — Patrick Kelly, chicagotribune.com, "Hinsdale Central shuts down Naperville Central in coach Brian Griffin’s debut," 31 Aug. 2019 Madden’s score was the fifth lead change of the game, enabling Deer Park to capture its first season-opening assignment since the 2015 campaign. —