English Reference
noun

scoring

n.
US /ˈskɔɹɪŋ/ UK /skˈɔːɹɪŋ/ scor·ing UK spelling scorings

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate Sport

    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.

    point scoringtallying
  2. 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.

    tabulationcalculation
  3. 03 C1 Advanced Technical

    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.

    notchinggroovingscratching

Usage scoring goals · scoring the winner · scoring system

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Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Common
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