Nonscoring: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonscoring

 

[ nɒnˈskɔːrɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

general use

Nonscoring refers to something that does not involve a score or grading system. It can pertain to activities or assessments where scores are not assigned or necessary for evaluation.

Synonyms

non-competitive, non-evaluative, unscrutinized

Examples of usage

  • The nonscoring phases of the competition allow participants to gain experience.
  • Teachers sometimes use nonscoring methods to encourage creativity in student projects.
  • In nonscoring games, the emphasis is on fun rather than competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonscoring" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não pontuável

🇮🇳 गैर स्कोरिंग

🇩🇪 nicht punktebringend

🇮🇩 tidak mencetak poin

🇺🇦 нек scoring

🇵🇱 niepunktujący

🇯🇵 スコアに影響しない

🇫🇷 non scorant

🇪🇸 no puntuable

🇹🇷 puan kazandırmayan

🇰🇷 점수에 영향을 주지 않는

🇸🇦 غير مسجل للنقاط

🇨🇿 nebodující

🇸🇰 nebodujúci

🇨🇳 非得分的

🇸🇮 neocenjujoč

🇮🇸 ekki skora

🇰🇿 ұпай жинамайтын

🇬🇪 არასაკმარისი ქულა

🇦🇿 nöqtə qazandırmayan

🇲🇽 no puntuable

Etymology

The term 'nonscoring' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'non-', which denotes absence or negation, and the word 'scoring', which derives from the verb 'score'. 'Score' comes from the Old French 'escor' (to score, cut), and the Latin 'ex-', which means 'out of.' The concept of scoring originated in various competitive contexts, including games and examinations, where points or grades were assigned to measure performance. By attaching the prefix 'non-' to 'scoring', the word 'nonscoring' emerged to describe scenarios where such evaluations are absent. This terminology is commonly used in educational settings, sports, and art, suggesting a shift towards more qualitative experiences rather than strictly quantitative assessments.