noun

1. The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.

   “The player with the highest score is the winner.”

2. The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers.

   “The score is 8-1 even though it's not even half-time!”

3. The performance of an individual or group on an examination or test, expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a grade.

   “The test scores for this class were high.”

verb

1. 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.”

2. To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.

3. To obtain something desired.

Synonyms: come by, earn, obtain, groove, notch, shake down, pull, soundtrack

interjection

1. Acknowledgement of success