scoreboard

English

noun
Definitions
  • A large board that displays the score in a game or contest.
  • (cricket) A similar board that also displays each batsman's score, and many statistics and pieces of information.
  • (by extension) A listing of various similar entities along with their properties, such as status or rank.

Etymology

Compound from English score + English board (plank).

Origin

English

board

Gloss

plank

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