scorers
(noun)
/ˈskɔːrə(r)z/
Definitions
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Individuals who score, particularly in a game or competition.
Wizards of the arena, they conjure victory from a dance of numbers and glory.Example: The team's top scorers contributed to their victory.
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Officials responsible for recording scores during a game.
Guardians of truth in the realm of play, chroniclers of triumphs on parchment of time.Example: The scorers verified the final tally before announcing the results.
Origin
Derived from the verb 'score', which likely comes from the Old Norse 'skor', meaning 'notch' or 'cut'.
Synonyms
point-getters, goal-makers, recorders, markers
Antonyms
defenders, blockers