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Noun

scorecard

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈskɔɹˌkɑɹd/ UK /skˈɔːkɑːd/ score·card

n.a sheet of paper or a digital screen that shows the current points or results of a game. It helps players and fans keep track of who is winning.

n.a record of the progress or results of a game, competition, or examination. Often used in sports to track points or in business to evaluate performance against specific targets.


SIMPLE

The referee showed the scorecard to the crowd.

CONTEXTUAL

After the final whistle, the team's coach checked the scorecard to see if they had won the championship.

COMPLEX

The manager reviewed the monthly scorecard to identify which departments were exceeding their productivity targets and which required additional resources to meet the annual goals.


From score + card.

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

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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