Word: SCORING
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of SCORING
- To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.
"The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it."
- To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.
- To obtain something desired.
- The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.
"The scoring of a tennis match is overseen by a single referee."
- The process of winning points in a sport or contest.
"Scoring a basket in basketball is worth two or three points."
- The action of scratching paper or other material to make it easier to fold.
- Of something or someone that scores.
"The highest scoring team will win the match."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "scoring" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "scoring", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SCORING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is SCORING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in SCORING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing SCORING:
- # the scoring effect
- # master of scoring
- # playing with scoring
- # in terms of scoring
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