scores
/skɔrz/
noun
- The number of points, goals, runs, etc., achieved by a player or team in a game or competition.
- A perfect score on the test requires answering every question correctly.
- The final score was 3–1 in favor of the home team.
- She kept track of the score on a small notepad during the match.
- A large number or amount of people or things.
- Scores of fans lined up outside the stadium hours before the concert.
- Scores of volunteers helped clean up the park after the storm.
- There were scores of books piled on the floor of the old library.
- A written or printed copy of a musical composition showing all the parts for different instruments or voices.
- She bought the piano score of her favorite movie soundtrack.
- The conductor studied the score carefully before the rehearsal.
- The orchestra members each had a copy of the score on their music stands.
- A record of money owed or a debt; also, a reason or account (often used in phrases like 'on that score').
- He settled his score with the landlord by paying the overdue rent.
- They had an old score to settle from their business partnership.
- Don't worry on that score — everything has been arranged.
- A notch or line cut into a surface, often as a mark or to help bending.
- He used a knife to cut a shallow score in the leather.
- The carpenter made a score on the wood before cutting it.
- The ancient tablet had scores carved along its edge.
verb
- To gain points, goals, runs, etc., in a game or competition.
- He scored a perfect 100 on the math exam.
- The basketball player scored 30 points in last night's match.
- She scored the winning goal in the final minute of the game.
- To achieve or obtain something desirable, often with effort or luck.
- I managed to score tickets to the sold-out show.
- She scored a great job right after graduation.
- He scored a free meal when the restaurant offered a promotion.
- To evaluate or assign a grade or rating to something, such as a test or performance.
- The teacher will score the essays over the weekend.
- Judges score each routine based on difficulty and execution.
- The software automatically scores the multiple-choice questions.
- To cut a line or notch into a surface.
- He scored the glass along the marked line to break it cleanly.
- The artist scored the clay with a fine tool to create texture.
- Use a utility knife to score the cardboard before folding it.
- To arrange or compose music for a particular instrument or ensemble.
- She scored the film's soundtrack for a full orchestra.
- The composer scored the piece for violin and piano.
- The bandleader scored the song for a jazz quartet.