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scored

Pronunciation: [skɔrd]

Word

Learn how to use scored in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to get points in a game or competition. When you score, it means you did something good, like making a basket in basketball or getting a goal in soccer.

Example

She scored three goals in the soccer match yesterday.

Example

He didn't score any points during the whole game.

Example

How many points did you score in the last match?

Context: “achievement”

(verb) to achieve a certain level or grade on a test or assignment. If you scored well, it means you did a good job.

Example

He scored a perfect 100 on his math test last week.

Example

She scored very low on the quiz and didn't pass.

Example

What did you score on your science project?

Context: “music”

(verb) to create music for a film, play, or other performance. When someone scores music, they write the notes that musicians will play.

Example

The composer scored the music for the new movie.

Example

The filmmaker decided not to use the music that had been scored for the documentary.

Example

Who scored the soundtrack for the latest animated film?

How to pronounce scored

Pronunciation: [skɔrd]

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