Definition: To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! That dictionary definition – “to cut a notch or a groove” – is a good starting point, but it’s not quite the whole story. "Scored" has a different meaning depending on what we're talking about. Think of it like this: When something is scored , it means it has been marked or indented. Like when you score wood with a knife – creating a line, a little dip. Now, “scored” comes up quite often in two main areas: Sports: When a player "scores" a point in basketball, football, soccer… it means they've achieved something successful! They’ve earned a tally, a mark for their team - like marking a goal on a board. It's about accomplishment and points gained. Printing & Design: Sometimes we “score” paper – that means making a thin line through it with a tool, to help fold it neatly. Think of origami! So, while the dictionary definition is accurate in describing how it’s done, "scored" generally means to mark or achieve a point. Does that make sense? Any questions before we move on?