The score
Example: The score shows the result of the game
Definition
"The score" refers to the recorded result or points achieved in a game, test, or competition, indicating the performance or outcome of the participants involved.
Etymology
The phrase "the score" originates from the practice of marking notches or 'scores' on a stick to keep count or record points, a method used since medieval times. The word 'score' itself comes from Old English 'scoru,' meaning a notch or tally.
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"The score" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 103 commonly used words.
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