A number or letter indicating the quality of a student's work, a performance, or an examination. She received a high score on her math test.
The number of points, goals, runs, etc., achieved in a game or by a team or an individual. The final score of the basketball game was 98 to 87.
A written or printed version of a musical composition showing all the vocal and instrumental parts arranged on staves, one under the other. The conductor studied the score before the orchestra rehearsal.
A group or set of twenty or about twenty. There were three score people at the event.
A notch or incision made to keep a record. He made a score on the tree to mark the trail.
The real facts or latest information about a situation. What's the score on the merger talks?
A grievance or debt, especially one requiring retribution; a vendetta. He still has a score to settle with the rival gang.
Music composed for a film, television programme, video game, or other visual production. The movie's score was composed by Hans Zimmer.
A large number of persons or things; many. Scores of protesters filled the square.
A particular matter, point, or aspect (especially in the phrase "on that score"). On the environmental score, the proposal is quite sound.