keep score

/kiːp skɔːr/

record points in a game

The referee keeps score during the match.

The referee records the points as players score.

informal

To record and track the points or results in a game or competition.

We need someone to keep score during the tennis match.

We need someone to track the points as players score.

Common in sports and games where points are tallied.

informal

To maintain a record of achievements or progress in a non-game context.

She keeps score of her reading progress each month.

She tracks how many books she reads each month.

Less common but used metaphorically for tracking progress.

Collocations

keep score oftrack or recordkeep score duringrecord points while

earn points in a game

monitor progress or details

Common in games like tennis, basketball, or board games where points are tallied.

Ensure the score is recorded correctly to avoid disputes.

From 'keep' (to maintain) + 'score' (points or tally). Common in sports and games.

Primarily used in sports and games, but can be used metaphorically for tracking progress.

keep

to maintain or hold

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score

points or tally

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