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scoring.

Of something or someone that scores.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Of something or someone that scores.

    not-comparable
    The highest scoring team will win the match.
Where this word comes from

Derivative form of score, initially meaning “groove, notch, cut”, stemming from the same root as shear and scar.

noun
  1. The process of tallying (notching into a piece of wood to keep score). The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.

    The scoring of a tennis match is overseen by a single referee.
  2. The process of tallying (notching into a piece of wood to keep score). The process of winning points in a sport or contest.

    Scoring a basket in basketball is worth two or three points.
  3. The process of tallying (notching into a piece of wood to keep score). The process of giving a score, such as a grade.

  4. The process of cutting grooves. The process of cutting grooves into food, such as bread or meat (for meat, often a square grid), before baking in the oven.

  5. The process of cutting grooves. The action of scratching paper or other material to make it easier to fold.

  6. The process of cutting grooves. A deep groove made by glacial action or similar.

Where this word comes from

Derivative form of score, initially meaning “groove, notch, cut”, stemming from the same root as shear and scar.

verb
  1. present participle and gerund of score

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

Derivative form of score, initially meaning “groove, notch, cut”, stemming from the same root as shear and scar.

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