Word
Definition
n. a large board that shows the score of a game or match.
n. a large board for displaying the score of a contest, typically found in a stadium or arena.
Examples
“The fans looked at the scoreboard to see how much time remained.”
“After the final whistle blew, the scoreboard showed a surprising victory for the visiting team.”
“Modern digital scoreboards do more than track points; they display player statistics, instant replays, and advertisements to keep the crowd engaged throughout the match.”
Examples
simple
“The fans looked at the scoreboard to see how much time remained.”
contextual
“After the final whistle blew, the scoreboard showed a surprising victory for the visiting team.”
complex
“Modern digital scoreboards do more than track points; they display player statistics, instant replays, and advertisements to keep the crowd engaged throughout the match.”
Etymology
From score + board.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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