Scoreboard

Pronunciation: /skɔːr.bɔːrd/

Definitions of scoreboard

noun a large board or electronic display used to show the score in a game or competition

Example Sentences

A1 The scoreboard showed the final score of the game.

A2 I looked up at the scoreboard to see which team was winning.

B1 The scoreboard was updated in real-time with each point scored.

B2 The electronic scoreboard displayed the statistics of the players.

C1 The scoreboard at the stadium was equipped with high-definition screens.

C2 The digital scoreboard provided detailed information about the game progress.

Examples of scoreboard in a Sentence

formal The scoreboard displayed the final results of the match.

informal Check out the scoreboard to see who's winning.

slang The scoreboard is lit with our team in the lead.

figurative Life's scoreboard may not always show our wins, but it's important to keep playing.

Grammatical Forms of scoreboard

• plural: scoreboards
• comparative: more scoreboard
• superlative: most scoreboard
• present tense: scoreboard
• future tense: will scoreboard
• perfect tense: have scoreboard
• continuous tense: is scoreboarding
• singular: scoreboard
• positive degree: scoreboard
• infinitive: to scoreboard
• gerund: scoreboarding
• participle: scoreboarded

Origin and Evolution of scoreboard

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'scoreboard' originated from the combination of 'score' and 'board' to refer to a board or display showing the score of a game or competition.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'scoreboard' has remained consistent in its meaning of a display showing the score in a game or competition. However, with advancements in technology, scoreboards have evolved from physical boards with manually changed numbers to electronic displays with real-time updates.