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Definition of topscore

topscore

/ˈtɑːpˌskɔːr/
top · score
Plural:topscores
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Adjective:top-scoring
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Past Simple:topscored
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Past Participle:topscored
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Present Participle:topscoring
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topscore Lexical Profile

topscore Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The highest score achieved in a game, competition, or examination; a high score.

Example

"The arcade player practiced for weeks until her initials finally appeared next to the topscore on the leaderboard."

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• verb

1

British To achieve the highest score in a match, tournament, or season (especially in cricket, football, or other team sports).

Example

"The veteran opener managed to topscore for his county with a patient century in the second innings."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In standard prose, the noun form is almost always written as two words ('top score'), while the verb is commonly hyphenated ('top-score').

• Nearby Words

topping
topple
tops
topscore
topside
topsoil
topspin

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