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Definition of scoreline

scoreline

/ˈskɔːr.laɪn/
score · line
Plural:scorelines
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scoreline Lexical Profile

scoreline Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

British The number of points or goals scored by each team or competitor at a given point or at the end of a sporting match.

Example

"Despite dominating possession throughout the second half, the home team could not alter the final scoreline."

2

An indented line or shallow groove pressed into paper, cardboard, or a pharmaceutical tablet to allow easy folding or breaking.

Example

"Fold the cardstock neatly along the pre-pressed scoreline to assemble the gift box."

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• Rhymes for scoreline

• Nearby Words

scorekeeper
scorekeeping
scoreless
scoreline
scorepad
scorer
scoresheet

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scoreline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scoreline
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