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

keep score, on that score, run up a score

settle a score, even score, twenty score

Formal and Informal Expressions of score

In different contexts, you can replace 'score' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'result, rating' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'points, tally' is a commonplace synonym.

score: Explore its Definition & Usage

score Definition

1the number of points, goals, runs, etc. achieved in a game or competition
2a written or printed representation of a musical composition showing all the vocal and instrumental parts arranged one below the other
3a 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.
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He got a high score on his exam.
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The orchestra played from a score written by Beethoven.
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I need to buy a scorecard to keep track of the score during the baseball game.
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A score of people gathered outside the building to protest.

score Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for score

Antonyms for score

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.