n. Function: noun
1
scores plural
Synonyms: MULTITUDE 1, army, cloud, crowd, flock, host, legion, rout
2 a slight cut or line made with or as if with a sharp instrument FF1C; cut scores on the ham before baking it FF1E;
Synonyms: scotch, scratch
Related Words: line, mark; nick, notch, serration; cut, slit; cleft, furrow, groove, indentation; gash
3
Synonyms: BILL 1, account, invoice, reckoning, statement, tab
4 an obligation or injury kept in mind for future reckoning FF1C; had a score to settle with him FF1E;
Synonyms: account
Related Words: grudge
5 the number of points gained by contestants in a game or contest FF1C; a record score of 263 for 72 holes FF1E;
Synonyms: tally
Related Words: account, record; summary, total
Idioms: the final count