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scoring

verb

Meaning

  1. To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
  2. To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.
  3. To obtain something desired.
  4. To provide (a film, etc.) with a musical score.
  5. The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.
  6. The process of winning points in a sport or contest.
  7. The action of scratching paper or other material to make it easier to fold.
  8. A deep groove made by glacial action or similar.
  9. Of something or someone that scores.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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