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Meaning of score
noun
- The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game. Example: The player with the highest score is the winner.
- The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers. Example: The score is 8-1 even though it's not even half-time!
- The performance of an individual or group on an examination or test, expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a grade. Example: The test scores for this class were high.
- Twenty, 20 (number). Example: Some words have scores of meanings.
- A distance of twenty yards, in ancient archery and gunnery.
verb
- To cut a notch or a groove in a surface. Example: The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it.
- To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.
- To obtain something desired.
- To provide (a film, etc.) with a musical score.
interjection
- Acknowledgement of success
Source: Free Dictionary API.
What is a Dictionary Checker?
A dictionary checker verifies whether a typed word exists in a word list. It is useful for word games, puzzle checks, spelling checks, and quick vocabulary confirmation.
How It Works
The tool cleans the input, compares it against a local English word list, and then tries to load definitions from a free dictionary source when available.