scoring

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The act of getting points in a game or sport.

   Like getting more and more points as you play a game.

   Her scoring kept the team ahead all night.

   The team practiced their scoring before the big game.

   Similaroutput, production

2. 2
   noununcountable

   Keeping track of the points during a game or contest.

   Scoring in cricket can be confusing for new fans.

   She handled the scoring while the others played.

   Similarscorekeeping, judging, marking

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3. 3
   verb

   Present participle and gerund of score. Use this form for an action happening now or as the name of the action.

   The team kept scoring goals all through the second half.

   Scoring well on the test made her really happy.

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4. 4
   adjective

   Able to score points, or helping to score them.

   He missed an easy scoring chance near the goal.

   She was the top scoring player on the team.

   Similarattacking, offensive

   Oppositedefensive

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5. 5
   noununcountable

   The act of pressing a line into paper so it folds more easily.

   Like pressing a line into paper with your nail so it folds right there.

   The scoring made the cardboard fold without cracking.

   Careful scoring helps the paper bend along a straight line.

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6. 6
   noununcountable

   A deep groove cut into rock by a moving glacier or a similar force.

   Like the scratch a heavy stone leaves when dragged hard across a softer surface.

   The scoring on the rocks showed where the glacier had passed.

   Deep scoring marked the valley floor.

   Similarstriation, grooving, gouging

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