Pronunciation: /skɔːr/

Definitions of score

noun a number that expresses achievement, especially in a game or competition

Example Sentences

A1 I got a high score on my math test.

A2 She keeps track of her bowling scores in a notebook.

B1 The final score of the game was 3-2 in favor of the home team.

B2 His score on the English proficiency exam was impressive.

C1 The composer's latest symphony received a perfect score from critics.

C2 She achieved the highest score possible on the IQ test.

verb to achieve a goal or point in a game or competition

Example Sentences

A1 She scored a goal in the soccer game.

A2 He scored high on his English exam.

B1 The team scored a touchdown in the final minutes of the game.

B2 The company scored a major contract with a new client.

C1 The orchestra scored a perfect performance at the concert.

C2 The author's latest novel scored rave reviews from critics.

Examples of score in a Sentence

formal The final score of the game was 3-1 in favor of the home team.

informal Did you see the score of the match last night? It was amazing!

slang I can't believe I scored tickets to the concert tonight!

figurative She really knows how to score points with her boss by always meeting deadlines.

Grammatical Forms of score

past tense

scored

plural

scores

comparative

more score

superlative

most score

present tense

score

future tense

will score

perfect tense

have scored

continuous tense

scoring

singular

score

positive degree

score

infinitive

to score

gerund

scoring

participle

scored

Origin and Evolution of score

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'score' originated from Old English, where it meant a mark or notch made in a surface to keep count.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'score' expanded to also refer to a group of twenty items or a set of twenty points in sports. It has further evolved to be used informally to mean a large number or amount, as in 'scores of people'.