score

• Punktestand oder Ergebnis in einem Spiel; geschriebene Musik für mehrere Stimmen oder Instrumente; Menge von zwanzig; Einschnitt oder Kerbe; Kern einer Sache; erfolgreicher Fang oder Gewinn.

A record of points achieved in a game or test; a written musical composition; a group or set of twenty; a notch or line cut into a surface; the essential facts of a situation; or, in slang, a successful procurement.

1. The number of points, goals, or runs achieved in a game or test.A2formal

   A numerical record of performance in a competition or examination, indicating how many points a player, team, or individual has earned; also the final result.

   Punktzahl oder Ergebnis in Spiel, Wettkampf oder Test

   • The final score was 3–1 in favor of the visitors.
   • What's the score of the tennis match?
   • He achieved a perfect score on the math test.
   • The score remained tied until the last minute.
   • She kept a careful tally of the score throughout the game.

   Synonymecountgrademarkresulttallytotal

2. A written representation of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts.B2formalart

   A printed or handwritten sheet music that sets out all the parts of a musical work, arranged on staves; used by a conductor or performer to read the entire arrangement.

   Notenschrift eines Musikwerkes

   • The composer studied the original film score before conducting the orchestra.
   • She placed the piano score on the music stand.
   • The conductor's copy of the score contained detailed annotations.
   • He composed a brilliant orchestral score for the ballet.
   • The library holds rare scores of Mozart's operas.

   Synonymemusical score

3. A group or set of twenty items or people; a large number (often used in the plural).B2formal

   A unit of quantity equal to twenty; also used in plural to indicate a large amount or many individuals.

   Zwanzig Stück oder eine große Anzahl

   • A score of volunteers showed up to help with the cleanup.
   • She invited scores of people to the party.
   • The farmer purchased a score of sheep at the auction.
   • The phrase 'three score and ten' refers to seventy years.
   • Scores of protesters marched through the city center.

   Synonymecrowdhostmanymultitudetwenty

4. A cut, notch, or scratch made on a surface as a mark or for a purpose.B2formal

   A shallow incision or engraved line used as a tally mark, a guide for folding, or for traction.

   Einschnitt, Kerbe oder Kratzer auf einer Oberfläche.

   • The baker made a light score on the top of the loaf before baking.
   • He used a knife to create a score along the wood for easier splitting.
   • The glass cutter made a clean score before snapping the pane.
   • The floor had scores where the heavy machinery had been dragged.
   • Ancient tally sticks were marked with scores to count livestock.

   Synonymecutgougegrooveincisionlinemarknicknotchscratchslash

5. The real situation; the essential facts of a matter (often in the phrase 'know the score').B2informal

   An understanding of how things really are, especially the hidden or unpleasant aspects of a situation.

   Die wahre Lage, der wahre Sachverhalt

   • You've been here long enough to know the score about office politics.
   • He doesn't have a clue about the score when it comes to investing.
   • Let me tell you the score: the project is over budget and behind schedule.
   • She came back from the meeting and filled us in on the score.
   • I'll lay the score out for you straight.

   Synonymedealpicturerealitysituationskinnystorytruth

6. An act of obtaining something desired, especially illegal drugs, money, or a sexual conquest.C1slang

   A slang term for the successful procurement of something sought, often narcotics or a casual sexual partner; can also refer to the drugs themselves.

   Erfolgreicher Fang, besonders Drogen, Geld oder ein Sexualpartner

   • The addict was looking for a score to get through the night.
   • He boasted about his latest romantic score at the bar.
   • They made a huge score by selling those stolen goods.
   • The police intercepted a major drug score at the border.
   • She was known for making easy scores in the pickpocket world.

   Synonymecatchconquestfixhaulhitlaypickupstashtake

• Das Verb bedeutet: Punkte erzielen, Tore schießen in einem Spiel; Kerben einschneiden, eine Oberfläche ritzen; Musik komponieren; (umgangssprachlich) etwas ergattern, besorgen; scharf kritisieren.

To gain points, goals, or advantages in a game or competition; to make a shallow cut or mark on a surface; to compose music for a performance; (slang) to obtain something desired, often illegally or sexually; to criticize severely.

1. Gaining points in a gameA2informalsport

   To acquire points, goals, runs, etc. in a competitive activity.

   Punkte erzielen, Tore erzielen

   • The striker netted a hat-trick in the first half.
   • She earned her team a crucial goal with a header.
   • They put three points on the board before halftime.
   • He converted the penalty kick successfully.
   • The basketball player made a free throw.

   Synonymeearngaingetmakenotchrecordregistertally

2. Cutting or marking a surfaceB1informaltechnical

   To make a shallow cut or a line on a material, often as a guide or decoration.

   Einritzen, Anreißen

   • Use a knife to lightly cut the cardboard along the dashed line.
   • The craftsman marked the wood before sawing.
   • She etched a pattern into the metal.
   • The baker slashed the dough before baking.
   • The artist incised lines on the clay pot.

   Synonymecutfurrowgrooveinciselinemarknotchscrapescratch

3. Composing musicB2informalart

   To write or arrange music for a film, theatrical production, or other performance.

   Musik komponieren, vertonen

   • He orchestrated the soundtrack for the new blockbuster.
   • The composer wrote a haunting theme for the documentary.
   • She arranged the string section for the musical.
   • They composed the background music for the video game.
   • The maestro created the whole musical accompaniment for the ballet.

   Synonymearrangecomposeorchestratewrite

4. Obtaining something desired (slang)B2slang

   To succeed in getting something, especially something that is hard to find, illegal, or sexual.

   Etwas ergattern, klarmachen (Slang)

   • He managed to get some rare concert passes.
   • She finally got hold of the limited edition sneakers.
   • They found a dealer and bought some marijuana.
   • He was bragging about hooking up with someone at the party.
   • We copped a few cheap tickets online.

   Synonymeacquirebagcome bycopgetgrablandobtainpick upprocurepullsecuresnag

5. Criticizing harshlyC1informal

   To criticize or reprimand someone severely, often in a public or direct manner.

   Scharf kritisieren

   • The journalist sharply attacked the politician's record.
   • Her boss tore into her for the mistake.
   • The reviewer panned the film mercilessly.
   • He lashed out at his opponent during the debate.
   • The teacher verbally flayed the student for cheating.

   Synonymeberatecastigateexcoriatelambasterebukereprimandscoldupbraid

   Antonymeapplaudapprovecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

Phrasal-Variantenscore out