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scoring

The correct spelling is scoring.

How to pronounce scoring

verb

Say it like: Sco-rin-g

The correct spelling is scoring. To cut a notch or a groove in a surface. For example: "The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it."

Usage Examples

The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it.

The scoring of a tennis match is overseen by a single referee.

Scoring a basket in basketball is worth two or three points.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
  2. 2.To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.
  3. 3.To obtain something desired.
  4. 4.To provide (a film, etc.) with a musical score.

noun

  1. 1.The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.
  2. 2.The process of winning points in a sport or contest.
  3. 3.The action of scratching paper or other material to make it easier to fold.
  4. 4.A deep groove made by glacial action or similar.

adjective

  1. 1.Of something or someone that scores.

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