scoring

• Nom désignant le processus ou l'action d'évaluer la performance, d'attribuer un score ou de compter des points.

A noun referring to the process or act of evaluating performance, assigning a grade, or calculating a score.

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1. Evaluation of performanceB1formal

   The process of assigning a grade or score to assess performance, quality, or achievement.

   Évaluation de performance

   • The scoring of the exam was based on a standardized rubric.
   • The judges' scoring determined the winner of the competition.
   • Accurate scoring is essential for fair evaluation.

   Synonymesappraisalassessmentevaluationgradingmarkingrankingrating

• Marquer des points ou des buts dans un jeu ou un sport; faire des entailles ou des rayures sur une surface; composer de la musique; (argot) obtenir, se procurer; critiquer vivement.

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.

   marquer (des points)

   • 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.

   Synonymesearngaingetmakenotchrecordregistertally

2. Cutting or marking a surfaceB1informaltechnical

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

   Inciser ou rainurer une surface

   • 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.

   Synonymescutfurrowgrooveinciselinemarknotchscrapescratch

3. Composing musicB2informalart

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

   composer la musique de

   • 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.

   Synonymesarrangecomposeorchestratewrite

4. Obtaining something desired (slang)B2slang

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

   obtenir ce qu'on désire (argot)

   • 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.

   Synonymesacquirebagcome bycopgetgrablandobtainpick upprocurepullsecuresnag

5. Criticizing harshlyC1informal

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

   Critiquer sévèrement

   • 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.

   Synonymesberatecastigateexcoriatelambasterebukereprimandscoldupbraid

   Antonymesapplaudapprovecommendcomplimentlaudpraise

Variantes phrasalscore out