English Reference
noun

scorer

n.
US /ˈskɔɹɝ/ UK /skˈɔːɹɐ/ scor·er UK spelling scorers

  1. 01 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.

    Simple

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

    In context

    Despite being a defender, he finished the tournament as the team's leading scorer thanks to his accuracy during penalty shootouts.

    goalscorer
  2. 02 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.

    Simple

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

    In context

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

    scorekeeperrecorder
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Level B1 · Intermediate
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