kills
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈkɪɫz// UK //kˈɪlz// kills
n. the number of people or animals killed in a specific event, like a hunt or a battle. In video games, it refers to how many enemies you have defeated.
n. the total number of individuals killed during a specific period or event, such as a military engagement or a hunting expedition. Often used in plural form to denote a cumulative count of fatalities.
The hunter recorded five kills during the season.
The player checked the scoreboard to see how many kills they had earned during the final round of the match.
While the official report listed ten kills, local witnesses suggested the actual number of casualties resulting from the skirmish was significantly higher.
Usage
Usually used in the plural when referring to a total count or a statistic.