Pronunciation

/skɔːr/

Definitions

Noun

1. Score: A number indicating the points or points gained or lost in a game or competition. For example: “The team’s final score was 3-2.”
2. Mark: A grade or point assigned for an assignment or exam. For example: “She received a perfect score on her math test.”
3. Rank: A position in a list or hierarchy, often in sports or competitions. For example: “He finished in first place with the highest score.”
4. Ratings: A numerical assessment, especially in movies or music. For example: “This movie has a high score on IMDb.”

Verb

1. To score: Achieve points or points in a game or competition. For example: “She scored the winning goal in the soccer match.”
2. To rate: Assign a score or evaluate. For example: “The critics scored the book highly for its originality.”

Phrases

• “Score a point” or “Score a goal” (sports)
• “Score well on a test” or “Score high marks” (education)
• “Score a deal” (business)
• “Score a touchdown” (American football)

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The player’s impressive performance earned them the highest score of the season.”
• Verb: “After months of training, he finally scored a hole-in-one in golf.”
• As a verb: “The chef scored the dish with a perfect 5 out of 5 stars.”

Synonyms

• Points
• Ratings
• Grading
• Assessment
• Evaluation
• Total
• Result
• Margin
• Finish