What does "scorer" mean?

1. (person who gets points) a player who gets a goal, a point, or a run in a game or sport. 2. (person who records points) someone whose job is to write down the points or runs in a game.

scorer

US //ˈskɔɹɝ// UK //skˈɔːɹɐ// scor·er

1 person who gets points (n.)
B1 Intermediate Sport

a player who gets a goal, a point, or a run in a game or sport.

a participant in a sporting event or competition who successfully achieves a score.

Example

The top scorer in the league was awarded a golden trophy at the end of the season.

Example

Despite being a defender, he finished the tournament as the team's leading scorer thanks to his accuracy during penalty shootouts.
- goalscorer
2 person who records points (n.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

someone whose job is to write down the points or runs in a game.

an official or individual tasked with maintaining an accurate record of the score during a match or competition.

Example

The scorer noted down every run as the players moved across the field.

Example

The official scorer must remain impartial and attentive throughout the match to ensure that every statistical detail is correctly logged in the book.
- scorekeeper
- recorder