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scoring

Pronunciation: [ˈskɔrɪŋ]

Word

Learn how to use scoring in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) the number of points that someone or a team gets in a game. In sports, when players do well, they earn points, and we call that scoring.

Example

Her scoring in the basketball game helped her team win first place.

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His scoring was very low, and his team lost by a wide margin.

Example

What is the highest scoring in this tournament so far?

Context: “games”

(verb) to earn points in a game or sport. When players achieve points by doing something good, like making a basket in basketball, we say they are scoring.

Example

She scored a goal during the match that made everyone cheer.

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He didn't score any points in last week's game, which was disappointing.

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Who will score the most points in today's game?

Context: “music”

(verb) to write music for different instruments to play together. This means creating the notes and parts for a song or piece of music.

Example

The composer is scoring a beautiful piece for the orchestra.

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He hasn't scored any new music since last year.

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What will you be scoring for the upcoming concert?

Context: “evaluation”

(verb) to give points or a grade based on how well something was done. When teachers check homework, they score the answers to see if they are correct.

Example

The teacher is scoring the tests today so we can see our results.

Example

She scored poorly on her presentation because she forgot some important facts.

Example

How do you score assignments in your class?

How to pronounce scoring

Pronunciation: [ˈskɔrɪŋ]

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