Word
scorecard
Phoneticsscore·card, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈskɔɹˌkɑɹd/
UK/skˈɔːkɑːd/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The referee showed the scorecard to the crowd.”
“After the final whistle, the team's coach checked the scorecard to see if they had won the championship.”
“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.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Instead, he was given warnings in the previous two rounds and was trailing on all of the judges' scorecards.” Etymology
From score + card.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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