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Scoring

verb
Word Frequency: 4.9

Definitions

1.verbTo cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
"The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it."
2.verbTo record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.
3.verbTo obtain something desired.
4.verbTo provide (a film, etc.) with a musical score.
5.nounThe process of keeping score in a sport or contest.
"The scoring of a tennis match is overseen by a single referee."
6.nounThe process of winning points in a sport or contest.
"Scoring a basket in basketball is worth two or three points."
7.nounThe action of scratching paper or other material to make it easier to fold.
8.nounA deep groove made by glacial action or similar.
9.adjectiveOf something or someone that scores.
"The highest scoring team will win the match."

Synonyms

come byearnobtaingroovenotchshake downpullsoundtrackkeepscoretallyrack up

Rhymes With

imploringadoringroaringsoaringoutpouringexploringunderscoringsnoring
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