score
/skɔː/US /skoʊr/score
NOUNDefinition of score
The numbers used to tell who is winning in a sport or game.
Example: The final score for the ball game was 30 to 17.
A copy of written music, usually for an orchestra. Usually, this means all the written music for all the players for a piece of music.
Example: I have the whole score for the Brandenburg Concertos.
The results of a test or quiz.
Example: You must earn a score of at least 70 to pass the test.
The number 20. This is an old meaning; people don't use score for this much any more.
Example: Four score and seven years ago.
To gain points in a game, so that your score is increased.
Example: The basketball player just scored three points!
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EXAMPLESExamples of score
The final score for the ball game was 30 to 17.
Example sentenceI have the whole score for the Brandenburg Concertos.
Example sentenceYou must earn a score of at least 70 to pass the test.
Example sentenceFour score and seven years ago.
Example sentenceThe basketball player just scored three points!
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