English Reference
Noun

scoreboard

n. countable
A2 Elementary US /ˈskɔɹˌbɔɹd/ UK /skˈɔːbɔːd/ score·board UK spelling scoreboards

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.


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.


From score + board.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level A2 · Elementary
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