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score
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- pronunciation:
- skor
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the record of the total points earned in a game or test.
I got a perfect score on the spelling test.
- synonyms:
- grade, tally
- similar words:
- mark
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| definition 2: |
the printed or written form of a musical piece.
A musical score shows all the parts that are played or sung.
- synonyms:
- music
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| definition 3: |
a group of twenty.
A score of musicians made up the band.Mom was born two score years ago. |
| definition 4: |
the making of a goal, run, or basket in sports.
The forward had a score on that play.- similar words:
- goal
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
scores, scoring, scored |
| definition 1: |
to add up the points of a contest.
Our P.E. teacher scored the basketball game.- synonyms:
- tally
- similar words:
- add up, calculate, count, notch, record, register, total
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| definition 2: |
to give a grade to.
The teacher scored our tests and returned them the next day.- similar words:
- evaluate, grade, judge, mark, rank, rate
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| definition 3: |
to make a point in a contest.
Omar scored one run in the baseball game.- similar words:
- accumulate, achieve, attain, earn, get, make, tally
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| definition 4: |
to achieve or win.
I scored a big win when I made the honor roll.- similar words:
- achieve, attain, capture, earn, gain, register, seize, take, win
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| related words: |
add, scratch, sum |
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| derivation: |
scorer (n.) |
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