scoreless

score ► NOUN 1) the number of points, goals, runs, etc. achieved by an individual or side in a game. 2) (pl. same) a group or set of twenty. 3) (scores of) a large amount or number of. 4) a written representation of a musical composition showing all the vocal and instrumental parts. 5) a notch or line cut or scratched into a surface. 6) (the score) informal the state of affairs; the real facts.

► VERB 1) gain (a point, goal, run, etc.) in a competitive game. 2) be worth (a number of points). 3) record the score during a game. 4) cut or scratch a mark on (a surface). 5) (score out/through) delete (text) by drawing a line through it. 6) orchestrate or arrange (a piece of music). 7) informal succeed in obtaining (illegal drugs). 8) informal succeed in attracting a sexual partner.

● on that (or this) score — Cf. ↑on this score

● settle a score — Cf. ↑settle a score

DERIVATIVES scoreless adjective scorer noun.

ORIGIN Old Norse, 'notch, tally, twenty' ; related to SHEAR(Cf. ↑shearer).