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efficient
Adjective
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If something is efficient, it can do a lot but uses very little time, energy, money, etc.
He wastes a lot of time talking, and isn't very efficient at work.
Smaller cars are generally more fuel-efficient than big cars.
score
Noun
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The numbers used to tell who is winning in a sport or game.
The final score for the ball game was 30 to 17.
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A copy of written music, usually for an orchestra. Usually, this means all the written music for a piece of music.
I have the whole score for the Brandenburg Concertos.
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The results of a test or quiz.
You must earn a score of at least 70 to pass the test.
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The number 20. This is an old meaning, people don't use score for this much any more.
Four score and seven years ago.
score
Verb
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To gain points in a game, so that your score is increased.
The basketball player just scored three points!
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To get a specific result on a text or quiz.
I scored a 95 on the test!
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To have sex.
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To get something.
I scored some tickets to the game tonight.
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To make a groove in paper or cardboard.
If you score the paper first, gently using a knife along the edge of a ruler, then you'll be able to fold it neatly and straight.