CEFR A2

score

noun

Meaning

The number of points, goals, or runs that each team or player has in a game or competition.

Examples

The final score was 4-1 to the home team.
She got a high score on her test.

Synonyms: points, mark, total, rating

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score (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /skɔːr/

Definition

The number of points, goals, or runs that each team or player has in a game or competition.

Examples

The final score was 4-1 to the home team.
She got a high score on her test.
What's the current score in the match?

How to Use score

score a goal (collocation): To get a goal in a game. — "The striker scored a goal in the first minute."
score a point (collocation): To gain a point in a game or competition. — "She scored a point with her excellent serve."
score well (collocation): To get a good result or high number of points. — "He scored well on the difficult math test."
score badly (collocation): To get a poor result or low number of points. — "The team scored badly in the second half."

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