noun “score”
singular score, plural scores
- the number of points achieved in a game, sport, or test
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She got a high score on her math test.
- the record of points or results in a game, shown as a ratio or series of numbers
The score was 3–2 in favor of the home team.
- the written form of a musical composition showing all the vocal and instrumental parts
The conductor studied the score before the rehearsal.
- the music composed for a movie, play, or television show
The movie's score was nominated for an award.
- (usually plural) a large number of things or people
Scores of people attended the concert in the park.
noun “score”
singular score, plural score
- twenty or approximately twenty
A hundred score followers watched Jesus perform the act.
verb “score”
infinitive score; he scores; past tense scored; past part. scored; ger. scoring
- to gain points in a game or competition
She scored the winning goal in the final minute of the match.
- to get a particular result or grade in a test or exam
He scored 95% on his final chemistry exam.
- to evaluate or rate something
The judges will score each performance based on creativity and skill.
- to succeed in obtaining something desired
They managed to score front-row tickets to the sold-out concert.
- (slang) to obtain illegal drugs
He went to the city to score some drugs.
- to compose music for a film, play, or other production
The musician was asked to score the soundtrack for the movie.
- to make a cut or line on a surface, especially to aid in cutting or folding
Score the cardboard with a knife before folding it.
interjection “score”
- (US, slang) an exclamation acknowledging success
Score!" he shouted when he found the missing keys.