Scoring
7 lettersverb/nouncommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
The act of gaining points in a game or competition, or making cuts or scratches on a surface. It involves achieving goals, tallying results, or marking materials.
“The team's top striker was scoring goals consistently throughout the entire championship season.”
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Contains -ORING ending; SC- prefix with -ING suffix
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Worth 10 points; useful for sports and game terminology
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