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Scoring (noun) means the act or process of earning or recording points in a game. Example: “Careful scoring by the judges decided the winner of the quiz.”
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1
The act or process of earning or recording points in a game.
"Careful scoring by the judges decided the winner of the quiz."
"The referee kept a record of the scoring on a small card."
"The team's scoring improved dramatically in the second half."
2
Shallow cuts made in paper, card, or other material to make it easier to fold.
"The scoring along the fold line makes the box easy to assemble."
"Careful scoring of the card stops it cracking when you fold it."
"Use a ruler and a blunt knife for scoring the paper."
How to use scoring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually about racking up points in sport, but also a technical term for pre-creasing card or paper for folding.
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What does “scoring” mean?
The word “scoring” means the act or process of earning or recording points in a game. In plain terms, usually about racking up points in sport, but also a technical term for pre-creasing card or paper for folding.
How do you use “scoring” in a sentence?
Here is “scoring” used in a sentence: “The team's scoring improved dramatically in the second half.”
What part of speech is “scoring”?
“Scoring” is a noun.
Is “scoring” a common word?
“Scoring” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “scoring” have?
“Scoring” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or process of earning or recording points in a game.
What is the difference between 'scoring' and 'scored'?
'Scoring' is the present participle or gerund and refers to the ongoing act or process of earning points, as in 'he is scoring quickly'. 'Scored' is the past form, used for points already earned, as in 'she scored twice'.
When does 'scoring' mean cutting paper rather than earning points?
In printing, papercraft, and packaging, 'scoring' means making shallow cuts or indents in paper, card, or similar material. This is done so the material folds cleanly and evenly along the line, unlike the sports sense of recording points in a game.
What is the difference between 'scoring' and 'creasing' paper?
Scoring makes a shallow cut or indented line in the material, while creasing presses a fold into it, often without cutting. Scoring is usually the step that lets thick card be folded neatly, and the two are often used together in craft and print work.
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