Scoring
'skɔːrɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsThe process of recording the number of points, goals, etc., achieved in a game, competition, or test.
'skɔːrɪŋ
The act of obtaining points in a game or competition.
The scoring was tight throughout the match.
💡 Simply: It's like when you keep track of how many points you or your team get in a game, like when you make a basket or a goal. It's also how your credit rating is evaluated.
👶 For kids: When you count how many points someone gets in a game!
More Examples
The team's scoring ability was crucial to their victory.
Accurate scoring is vital for determining the winner.
How It's Used
"The scoring in the basketball game was incredibly high."
"Credit scoring is essential for loan applications."
To gain points, goals, runs, or marks in a game, test, or competition.
'skɔːrɪŋ
To obtain points in a game or competition.
She scored the winning goal.
💡 Simply: It's like getting points or making a goal in a game. If you score, you win points! You might also 'score' good grades on a test!
👶 For kids: Getting points in a game like when you kick the ball in the net.
More Examples
The team failed to score in the second half.
How many points did you score on the test?
How It's Used
"He scored a goal in the final minutes."
"The teacher is scoring the exam papers."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
score a point
To succeed in making a valid point or argument.
"In the debate, she really scored a point with her evidence."
score a goal
To succeed or achieve something, often after effort or difficulty.
"He managed to score a goal in the last minute of the game."
From the verb 'score,' which originates from Old Norse 'skor' meaning 'a notch, mark.' It evolved to mean to make a mark, count, and eventually, to gain points in a game or competition.
Originally referring to making marks, often on a surface to keep a record, it evolved to mean to make a mark to record quantity or value, then used in contexts of games or competitive settings.
Memory tip
Think of the sound the referee makes (S-CO-RING) as he/she records points.