scoring

/ˈskɔrɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act of gaining points in a game or competition.
    • The team's scoring improved after they practiced their shots.
    • In soccer, scoring a goal is the main way to win the match.
    • Scoring in basketball can happen from field goals or free throws.
  2. A system or method of calculating points or grades.
    • This test uses a different scoring than the previous one.
    • The scoring in gymnastics is based on difficulty and execution.
    • The teacher explained the scoring for the final exam.
  3. The act of cutting lines or marks into a surface.
    • Scoring the cardboard makes it easier to cut into shapes.
    • The artist used a knife for scoring the clay before firing.
    • Scoring the paper before folding helps make clean creases.
adjective
  1. Related to the process of gaining points or evaluating performance.
    • The scoring system in this video game is very complex.
    • The scoring criteria for the contest were announced last week.
    • We need a scoring sheet to keep track of everyone's results.
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