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scoring

|scor-ing|

/ˈskɔːrɪŋ/

(score)

point, tally

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Verb
score	scores	scorers	scores	scored	scored	scoring	scorer	scores	scores

Etymology

Etymology Information

'score' originates from Old Norse, specifically the word 'skor', where 'skor' meant 'notch' or 'mark'.

Historical Evolution

'skor' changed from Old Norse word 'skor' and eventually became the modern English word 'score'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'notch or mark', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'recording points in a game'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of making or keeping a score.

The scoring in the game was very close.

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Verb 1

present participle of 'score'.

He is scoring goals in every match.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41