score — the number of points achieved in a game, competition, or test
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the number of points achieved in a game, competition, or test
Pronunciation (IPA): /skɔːr/
Korean meaning: 게임, 경쟁, 시험에서 얻은 점수
Korean pronunciation: 스코 (강세: 스코)
Example Sentences
- I need to score at least 90 to get into my dream university, but I keep scoring pizza instead of points!
- The soccer team scored three goals in the final match.
- What's the score? Are we winning or just winning at being confused?
score
NOUN//skɔːr//
the number of points achieved in a game, competition, or test
The bowler celebrates achieving a perfect strike score
S-CORE shows the points - that's your score!
Every score opens the door to more!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old Norse 'skor' meaning a notch or mark, which was used to keep count or record. Later influenced by Old English and Middle English usage for tallying points.
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📝Examples
“I need to score at least 90 to get into my dream university, but I keep scoring pizza instead of points!”
“The soccer team scored three goals in the final match.”
“What's the score? Are we winning or just winning at being confused?”
“Her CSAT score opened many doors to prestigious universities.”
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