Scorecard: meaning, definitions and examples
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scorecard
[ ˈskɔːrkɑːrd ]
sports
a card or chart used to record the scores achieved by competitors in a game or match
Synonyms
record sheet, scoreboard
Examples of usage
- The coach kept track of the team's progress using a scorecard.
- Each player received a scorecard at the beginning of the golf tournament.
Translations
Translations of the word "scorecard" in other languages:
🇵🇹 placar
🇮🇳 स्कोरकार्ड
🇩🇪 Punktestand
🇮🇩 kartu skor
🇺🇦 таблиця результатів
🇵🇱 tabela wyników
🇯🇵 スコアカード
🇫🇷 tableau des scores
🇪🇸 tarjeta de puntuación
🇹🇷 skor kartı
🇰🇷 점수표
🇸🇦 بطاقة النتائج
🇨🇿 skóre karta
🇸🇰 skórovacia karta
🇨🇳 记分卡
🇸🇮 kartica rezultatov
🇮🇸 stigakort
🇰🇿 есеп картасы
🇬🇪 ქულების დაფა
🇦🇿 xal kartı
🇲🇽 tarjeta de puntuación
Etymology
The term 'scorecard' originated in the mid-18th century, combining the words 'score' and 'card'. It was initially used in the context of recording scores in games and matches, eventually becoming a common practice in various sports and competitions. Scorecards have evolved over time to include detailed statistics and performance metrics, aiding in the analysis of player or team performance.
See also: scoreboard, scoreless, scorer, scores, scoring, underscore.