score

[skɔː(r)]

score Definition

• 1. the number of points, goals, runs, etc. achieved in a game or competition
• 2. a written or printed representation of a musical composition showing all the vocal and instrumental parts arranged one below the other
• 3. a group or set of twenty or about twenty

Using score: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "score" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The final score was 3-1 in favor of the home team.

• Example

  He got a high score on his exam.

• Example

  The orchestra played from a score written by Beethoven.

• Example

  I need to buy a scorecard to keep track of the score during the baseball game.

• Example

  A score of people gathered outside the building to protest.

score Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for score

• points
• tally
• result
• grade
• rating

Antonyms for score

• failure
• loss

Idioms Using score

• keep score

  to keep track of the points or progress in a game or competition

  Example

  I'll keep score while you play tennis with your friend.

• on that score

  with regard to that matter

  Example

  I'm not sure if we can afford a vacation this year. On that score, we'll have to wait and see.

• run up a score

  to score many points or achieve a large lead in a game or competition

  Example

  The basketball team ran up a score of 100-50 against their opponents.

Phrases with score

• settle a score

  to get revenge for a past wrong or injustice

  Example

  He was determined to settle the score with his former business partner.

• even score

  a situation where both sides have an equal number of points or wins

  Example

  After the first half, the teams were at an even score of 2-2.

• twenty score

  four hundred

  Example

  The population of the town was only twenty score.

Origins of score

from Old Norse 'skor', meaning 'notch, tally'

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Summary: score in Brief

The term 'score' [skɔː(r)] refers to the number of points, goals, runs, etc. achieved in a game or competition. It also denotes a written or printed representation of a musical composition, and a group or set of twenty or about twenty. The phrase 'settle a score' means to get revenge, while 'keep score' means to keep track of points or progress. 'Score' is also used in idioms like 'on that score,' meaning with regard to that matter.