scorecard

[skawr-kahrd, skohr-]

noun

1. a card for keeping score of a sports contest and, especially in team sports, for identifying the players by name, number, and position.

scorecard

/ ˈskɔːˌkɑːd /

noun

1. a card on which scores are recorded in various games, esp golf

2. a card identifying the players in a sports match, esp cricket or baseball

Word History and Origins

Origin of scorecard¹

First recorded in 1875–80; score + card ¹

Example Sentences

Yes, England were crushed by a margin not illustrated by the mere seven wickets written on the scorecard.

From BBC

You’re going to need a scorecard to find out how to watch your favorite Major League Baseball team next season.

From Los Angeles Times

And after Eubank was named the winner 116-112 on all three judges' scorecards, a rematch was wanted by fans and touted by promoters.

From BBC

The only blemish on Takeda's scorecard was a double-bogey seven at the ninth, with four birdies on the back nine putting her alongside Okayama at the top of the leaderboard.

From BBC

Pacquiao, who won 12 world titles across eight weight divisions during his career, was ahead on the judges' scorecards going into the 10th round but lost the last three.

From BBC

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