Definitions

1. noun

a number of points or successes achieved in a competition, game, or other contest.

“The team earned a score of 10-5 in the final match.”

2. noun

a series of musical notes of a particular pitch and duration.

“The symphony began with a soothing melody and a gentle score.”

3. noun

a line or groove made in a surface by a sharp instrument, such as a knife or a scraper.

“The score on the wooden plank was a clear indication of the tool’s sharpness.”

4. noun

a cut or groove in something, especially a piece of wood or a bone.

“The hunter carefully cut a score into the bone to make a decorative pattern.”

5. verb

to make a score in something, especially a piece of wood or a bone.

“The artisan scored the wood to create a beautiful design.”

6. verb

to mark or cut a score in something.

“The chef scored the meat to create a decorative pattern.”

7. verb

to achieve a score in a competition, game, or other contest.

“The team scored several goals in the first half of the game.”

8. verb

to mark or cut a groove or line in something.

“The artist scored the canvas to create a unique design.”

9. verb

to record or register something, especially a score in a competition, game, or other contest.

“The referee scored the goal in the official record book.”

10. verb

to obtain or gain something, especially a goal or a success.

“The team scored a major victory in the championship game.”

11. verb

to mark or cut a pattern or design in something.

“The artisan scored the metal to create a beautiful ornament.”