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Scoring

/ˈskɔːr.ɪŋ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    The act of assigning points or grades to a performance, game, or test.

    "The scoring in the basketball game was exceptionally high, with both teams exceeding 100 points."
  2. 2

    A system or method used to evaluate or assess performance.

    "The scoring rubric provided clear guidelines for grading the students' essays."

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The term 'scoring' originates from the Old Norse word 'skora', meaning to cut or notch, which evolved in Middle English to refer to the act of marking or recording points in a game or competition. Over time, it has broadened to encompass various contexts, including academic grading and performance evaluation.

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