scorer
UK: ˈskɔːrə | US: ˈskɔːrər
n. a person who scores points in a game or competition
n. a device or tool used for making marks or cuts
n. (historical) an official who records points or keeps tally
The word "scorer" derives from the verb "score," which originated from Old Norse "skora" (to make cuts or marks). In medieval times, notches or marks ("scores") were used to keep tally, especially in games or records. The suffix "-er" (from Old English "-ere") denotes a person or thing performing an action, thus "scorer" literally means "one who marks or tallies." Over time, it specialized in sports contexts to mean a point-maker.
The striker became the top scorer of the tournament with ten goals.
The teacher used a scorer to grade the multiple-choice tests.
In cricket, the scorer keeps track of runs and wickets.
Ancient shepherds acted as scorers by carving notches on sticks.
The software includes a built-in scorer for evaluating quiz results.