Leaderboard

Pronunciation: /ˈlidərˌbɔrd/

Definitions of leaderboard

noun a list or table that shows the current rankings or scores of individuals or teams in a competition

Example Sentences

A1 I checked the leaderboard to see where I ranked in the competition.

A2 The leaderboard showed that I was in third place overall.

B1 The leaderboard is updated every hour to reflect the latest scores.

B2 She was determined to climb to the top of the leaderboard by the end of the week.

C1 The leaderboard is a great way to track progress and compare results with others.

C2 As the reigning champion, he was always at the top of the leaderboard in every competition.

Examples of leaderboard in a Sentence

formal The leaderboard displays the top performers in the competition.

informal Check out the leaderboard to see who's in the lead.

slang I'm gunning for the top spot on the leaderboard.

figurative In the game of life, we all have our own leaderboard to climb.

Grammatical Forms of leaderboard

• past tense: leaderboarded
• plural: leaderboards
• comparative: more leaderboard
• superlative: most leaderboard
• present tense: leaderboards
• future tense: will leaderboard
• perfect tense: have leaderboarded
• continuous tense: is leaderboarding
• singular: leaderboard
• positive degree: leaderboard
• infinitive: to leaderboard
• gerund: leaderboarding
• participle: leaderboarded

Origin and Evolution of leaderboard

First Known Use: 1976 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'leaderboard' originated from the combination of 'leader' and 'board', referring to a board or list that displays the rankings of leaders or top performers.

Evolution of the word: The term 'leaderboard' has evolved from being used primarily in sports to now being commonly used in various competitive contexts, such as gaming and business, to display rankings and standings.