Scorecard: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used in sports, especially in cricket and golf, to keep track of individual or team scores throughout the game.

• He filled out the scorecard with each stroke he took.
• The cricket match scorecard showed the performance of each player.

Found at sports venues or online during live events to display the current scores of the teams or players involved in the game. Typically electronic or large physical boards.

• The stadium's scoreboard lit up as the home team scored a touchdown.
• Fans kept glancing at the scoreboard to check the latest score.

Used in a variety of settings, including sports, academic settings, or workplaces, to systematically record and track data, results, or progress over time.

• She updated the record sheet with her students' latest test scores.
• The project manager used a record sheet to track the progress of each task.