Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

score

noun & verb

skɔːr

Definition

A score refers to the results of a game or an assessment, indicating how well someone has performed. It can also mean to achieve or win in some context.

Examples

He achieved a high score on the exam.
She scored the winning goal in the match.
The composer wrote the score for the movie.

Meaning

The term ‘score’ can signify a numerical value given to performance in a game, a musical composition, or an academic test. It can also mean to gain or obtain something.