scoring
UK: ˈskɔːrɪŋ | US: ˈskɔːrɪŋ
n. the action or process of scoring points in a game or test
vt. the act of gaining points or making marks (e.g., scoring a goal)
adj. describing something that involves or relates to scoring (e.g., a scoring system)
The word "scoring" derives from the Old Norse skor (a notch or tally), reflecting the ancient practice of marking cuts to keep count. The verb "score" originally meant "to cut grooves or lines," later evolving into the modern sense of recording points (as in games) or achieving success. The suffix -ing turns it into a noun or adjective, preserving the action or result of scoring.
The player celebrated after scoring the winning goal.
The teacher is busy scoring the final exams.
The film’s soundtrack received high scoring from critics.
She focused on improving her scoring techniques in basketball.
The software automates the scoring process for standardized tests.