English

score

skɔː, sko(ː)ɹ, skoə, skɔɹ
Meaning: the number of points earned in a game or test
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: sko(ː)ɹ, skoə, skɔɹ

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Example sentences

The final score was twenty to ten.
The final score was twenty to ten.
The teacher asked us to calculate the mean of the test scores.
The teacher asked us to calculate the mean of the test scores.
The score is zero after the first quarter.
The score is zero after the first quarter.
One extreme score can skew the final average.
One extreme score can distort the final average.
An overemphasis on test scores can be stressful for students.
An overemphasis on test scores can be stressful for students.

Usage Notes

Refers to the points gained in sports, games, or exams. It can also refer to a musical composition's written form.

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