scoring
- 01 B1 Intermediate
the act of getting points or goals in a game or competition.
the act of achieving points, goals, or runs in a sporting contest or competitive activity.
Simple“The team's scoring improved significantly after they hired a new coach.”
In context“The striker's consistent scoring throughout the season was the primary factor in the club's unexpected rise to the top of the league.”
Synonymspoint scoringtallying - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
the system or method used to keep track of points in a game.
the process or system of recording and calculating points in a contest.
Simple“The scoring in figure skating can be quite difficult for new viewers to understand.”
In context“The judges revised the scoring criteria to ensure that artistic expression was weighted as heavily as technical execution.”
Synonymstabulationcalculation - 03 C1 Advanced
making a line or a scratch on a material to help it fold or break.
the action of incising a line or groove into a surface, often to facilitate folding, tearing, or bonding.
Simple“Careful scoring of the cardboard will make it much easier to fold the box.”
In context“The carpenter used a sharp blade for the scoring of the timber, ensuring a clean break along the grain during the final assembly.”
Synonyms
Usage scoring goals · scoring the winner · scoring system