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score
The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.
"The player with the highest score is the winner."
The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers.
"The score is 8-1 even though it's not even half-time!"
The performance of an individual or group on an examination or test, expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a grade.
"The test scores for this class were high."
To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
"The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it."
To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.
To obtain something desired.
Acknowledgement of success
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