scoreboard
UK: ˈskɔːbɔːd | US: ˈskɔːrbɔːrd
n. a large board or display showing the current score in a game or competition
n. a system or device used to record and display scores
The word "scoreboard" combines "score," derived from Old Norse skor (meaning "notch" or "tally," later evolving to mean "points in a game"), and "board," from Old English bord (meaning "plank" or "flat surface"). The term emerged in the late 19th century with the rise of organized sports, where physical boards were used to display scores publicly. The morphemes reflect the literal function: a surface ("board") for displaying recorded points ("score").
The scoreboard showed the home team leading by 10 points.
He glanced at the scoreboard to check the time remaining.
The stadium installed a digital scoreboard for clearer visibility.
Volunteers updated the scoreboard manually during the match.
A malfunction in the scoreboard caused confusion among spectators.