Pronunciation: /skɔrz/
noun a numerical value assigned to a test, exam, or performance
A1 She got high scores on her math test.
A2 The team's scores improved after they practiced more.
B1 The scores from the exam will be released next week.
B2 The judges gave the performance high scores for creativity.
C1 His consistent high scores in all subjects earned him a scholarship.
C2 The scores were so close that a tiebreaker round had to be played.
verb to achieve a particular score in a game or test
A1 She scores high on all her tests.
A2 He scores goals in every soccer game.
B1 The team scores a victory in the final match.
B2 The company scores high profits this quarter.
C1 The student scores top marks in the national exam.
C2 The artist scores critical acclaim for their latest masterpiece.
formal The students received their test scores and compared them to the class average.
informal I heard that Sarah got really high scores on her exams.
slang Did you see the scores from last night's game? They were insane!
figurative In the game of life, everyone is trying to improve their scores in different aspects.
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