scoring
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Definitions ofscoring
- To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
Example: "The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it."
- To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.
- To obtain something desired.
- To provide (a film, etc.) with a musical score.
- The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.
Example: "The scoring of a tennis match is overseen by a single referee."
- The process of winning points in a sport or contest.
Example: "Scoring a basket in basketball is worth two or three points."
- The action of scratching paper or other material to make it easier to fold.
- A deep groove made by glacial action or similar.
- Of something or someone that scores.
Example: "The highest scoring team will win the match."
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