1. the number of points earned in a game or test
2. a group or set of twenty
Usage: formal
3. written music showing all the vocal and instrumental parts
Usage: music

1. to earn points in a game or test
2. to make a scratch or mark on a surface
3. to achieve or obtain something desired
Usage: informal

Examples

• The final score was 21 to 14.
• She got a perfect score on her math test.
• Four score and seven years ago refers to 87 years.
• The orchestra played from the original score.
• He scored three goals in the first half.
• Score the paper lightly before folding it.
• She scored tickets to the sold-out concert.
• There was a deep score in the wooden table.