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Meaning of score
A set of points or marks earned for achieving something or a number representing a quantity or amount.
Etymology of score
The word "score" comes from Old English "scor", which referred to a notch or mark cut on a surface, especially for counting or recording, and is related to the Old Norse word "skor", meaning "notch" or "tally"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, initially to refer to a physical mark or notch, and later to refer to a number or quantity, especially in the context of counting or recording
Synonyms
Definitions
- A number or quantity, especially one that is considered significant or notable
- A mark or line cut or scratched on a surface, especially as a tally or record
- A notch or groove, especially one in a stick or piece of wood used for counting or recording
- A grade or rating, especially one given to a student or competitor
- The total number of points earned by a player or team in a game or competition
Usage Examples
- The team scored three goals in the final quarter to win the game
- The student scored high marks on the exam
- The company scored a major contract with a new client
- The hikers scored a great view from the top of the mountain
- The musician scored a hit with her new single
Antonyms
deficit
loss
shortage
deficiency
absence
lack
zero
nil
none
failure
defeat
shortfall
insufficiency
inadequacy
paucity
scarcity
dearth
famine
drought
barrenness