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scorer

 

[ ˈskɔːrər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports

A player who scores points in a game or competition, typically by shooting or hitting a ball into a goal, basket, or target.

Synonyms

goal scorer, point scorer, top scorer.

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Word Description / Examples
scorer

Used generally to describe someone who scores points in games or competitions. It doesn't specify the type of points or the role of the person in more detail.

  • John was the highest scorer in the math competition.
  • The scorer was awarded a medal for his outstanding performance.
goal scorer

Used specifically in sports like soccer, hockey, or water polo, where the player scores goals.

  • Messi was the top goal scorer in last night's match.
  • Sarah has always been an exceptional goal scorer for her team.
point scorer

Used in contexts where scoring is based on points rather than goals, typically in sports like basketball, rugby, or certain track and field events.

  • He is the leading point scorer in the league this season.
  • As a point scorer, she has broken several records.
top scorer

Used to describe the player who scores the most points, goals, or any other scoring method within a particular context or over a certain period.

  • LeBron James was the top scorer in the game.
  • At the end of the tournament, she was named the top scorer.

Examples of usage

  • The top scorer of the team
  • He is the leading scorer in the league
Context #2 | Noun

education

A person who assigns numerical values or grades to evaluate academic performance.

Examples of usage

  • The teacher is the scorer of the exams
  • The standardized test has a strict scorer

Translations

Translations of the word "scorer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pontuador

🇮🇳 स्कोरर (scorer)

🇩🇪 Torschütze

🇮🇩 pencetak gol

🇺🇦 бомбардир

🇵🇱 strzelec

🇯🇵 得点者 (tokuten-sha)

🇫🇷 buteur

🇪🇸 anotador

🇹🇷 golcü

🇰🇷 득점자 (deukjeomja)

🇸🇦 مسجل الأهداف (musajjal al-ahdaf)

🇨🇿 střelec

🇸🇰 střelec

🇨🇳 得分手 (défēn shǒu)

🇸🇮 strelec

🇮🇸 markaskorari

🇰🇿 гол соққан ойыншы

🇬🇪 მომწოდებელი (momtsodebeli)

🇦🇿 qol vuran

🇲🇽 anotador

Etymology

The word 'scorer' originated from the verb 'score,' which comes from Old Norse 'skor' meaning 'a notch or tally.' The term has evolved over time to denote someone who records points in a game or assigns grades in education.

See also: scoreboard, scorecard, scoreless, scores, scoring, underscore.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,683 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.