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Ranking vs. Scoring

Ranking and Scoring Definitions

Ranking

Of the highest rank; preeminent.

Scoring

A usually numerical record of a competitive event
Keeping score.

Ranking

Rankings A listing of items in a group, such as schools or sports teams, according to a system of rating or a record of performance.

Scoring

The total number of points made by each competitor or side in a contest, either final or at a given stage
The score stood tied in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Ranking

A position in such a list.

Scoring

The number of points attributed to a competitor or team.
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Ranking

Present participle of rank

Scoring

A result, usually expressed numerically, of a test or examination.

Ranking

(in combination) Having a specified rank.

Scoring

An amount due; a debt.

Ranking

Superior in rank.

Scoring

A grievance that is harbored and requires satisfaction
Settle an old score.
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Ranking

One’s relative placement in a list.

Scoring

A ground; a reason
You have nothing to worry about on that score.

Ranking

Position on a scale in relation to others in a sport

Scoring

A group of 20 items.

Ranking

Of the highest rank; used of persons;
The commanding officer

Scoring

Scores Large numbers
Scores of people attended the rally.
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Ranking

Having a higher rank;
Superior officer

Scoring

The notation of a musical work.

Scoring

The written form of a composition for orchestral or vocal parts.

Scoring

The music written for a film or a play.

Scoring

The act of securing an advantage, especially a surprising or significant gain
"He had dropped out of school and gone for that quick dollar, that big score" (Peter Goldman).

Scoring

The act or an instance of buying illicit drugs.

Scoring

A successful robbery.

Scoring

An instance of having sexual intercourse with a desired partner.

Scoring

A notch or incision, especially one that is made to keep a tally.

Scoring

To achieve or accomplish
Scored a success in the play.

Scoring

To achieve or gain in a game or contest
Score a touchdown.

Scoring

To count or be worth as points
A basket scores two points.

Scoring

To keep a written record of the score or events of (a game or contest).

Scoring

(Baseball) To cause (a base runner) to cross home plate, especially by getting a hit
Scored both runners with a double.

Scoring

To evaluate and assign a grade to
Score a test.

Scoring

To orchestrate (a piece of music).

Scoring

To arrange for a specific instrument.

Scoring

To criticize cuttingly; berate.

Scoring

To succeed in acquiring
Scored two tickets to the play.

Scoring

To succeed in obtaining (an illicit drug)
"Aging punks try to impress her with tales of ... the different drugs they've scored" (Art Jahnke).

Scoring

To mark (a piece of paper or wood, for example) with lines or notches, especially for the purpose of keeping a record.

Scoring

To cancel or eliminate by superimposing lines.

Scoring

To mark the surface of (meat, for example) with usually parallel cuts.

Scoring

To make a point or points in a game or contest.

Scoring

To record the score or progress of a game or contest.

Scoring

To achieve a purpose or advantage, especially to make a surprising gain or coup
"They ... score in places like the bond market" (Mike Barnicle).

Scoring

To succeed in having sexual relations with a desired partner.

Scoring

To succeed in buying or obtaining an illicit drug.

Scoring

Of something or someone that scores.
The highest scoring team will win the match.

Scoring

The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.
The scoring of a tennis match is overseen by a single referee.

Scoring

The process of winning points in a sport or contest.
Scoring a basket in basketball is worth two or three points.

Scoring

The action of scratching paper or other material to make it easier to fold.

Scoring

A deep groove made by glacial action or similar.

Scoring

Present participle of score

Scoring

Evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score;
What he disliked about teaching was all the grading he had to do

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