Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scores

noun
/skɔrz/
Definition
Plural form of score; a numerical expression of a person’s or team’s performance in a game or assessment.
Examples
  • The final scores of the basketball game showed that Team A won by 15 points.
  • She achieved high scores on her exams, earning a scholarship to her top choice university.
  • In video games, players often strive to beat their high scores.
Meaning
Scores are used to assess performance in various contexts such as sports, exams, or games. They represent how well someone has performed and can often determine rankings.
Synonyms
  • points
  • ratings
  • results
  • marks
  • tallies