Definition of "scoring" in English

adjective

1. Of something or someone that scores.

   • The highest scoring team will win the match.

noun

1. The process of keeping score in a sport or contest.

   • The scoring of a tennis match is overseen by a single referee.

2. The process of winning points in a sport or contest.

   • Scoring a basket in basketball is worth two or three points.

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

4. A deep groove made by glacial action or similar.

verb

1. present participle and gerund of score