A grievance that is harbored and requires satisfaction: settle an old score.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A ground; a reason.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A group of 20 items.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A notch or incision, especially one that is made to keep a tally.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
A result, usually expressed numerically, of a test or examination.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
verb-transitive
Baseball Sports & Games To cause (a base runner) to cross home plate, especially by getting a hit: scored both runners with a double.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Music To arrange for a specific instrument.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Music To orchestrate.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Slang To succeed in acquiring: scored two tickets to the play.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Sports & Games To count or be worth as points: A basket scores two points.
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verb-intransitive
Slang To achieve a purpose or advantage, especially to make a surprising gain or coup: "They . . . score in places like the bond market” ( Mike Barnicle).
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Slang To succeed in buying or obtaining an illicit drug.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Slang To succeed in seducing someone sexually.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Sports & Games To keep the score of a game or contest.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Sports & Games To make a point in a game or contest.
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verb
To keep a record or account of by or as if by notches on a tally.
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To enter in a record.
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To mark with significant lines or notches (as in keeping account).
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To mark with lines, grooves, scratches, or notches.
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To make (a score) in a game or contest.
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