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(number of points) The total number of goals, points, runs, etc. earned by a participant in a game.

The number of points accrued by each of the participants in a game, expressed as a ratio or a series of numbers.

The performance of an individual or group on an examination or test, expressed by a number, letter, or other symbol; a grade.

Twenty, 20.

(gambling) An amount of money won in gambling; winnings.

A distance of twenty yards, in ancient archery and gunnery.

A weight of twenty pounds.

(music) The written form of a musical composition showing all instrumental and vocal parts.

(music) The music of a movie or play.

Subject.

Account; reason; motive; sake; behalf.

A notch or incision; especially, one that is made as a tally mark; hence, a mark, or line, made for the purpose of account.

An account or reckoning; account of dues; bill; debt.

(US, crime, slang) A criminal act.

A robbery.

A bribe paid to a police officer.

An illegal sale, especially of drugs.

A prostitute's client.

(slang) A sexual conquest.

(regional) In the Lowestoft area, a narrow pathway running down a cliff to the beach.

To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.

To record the tally of points for a game, a match, or an examination.

To obtain something desired.

To earn points in a game.

To achieve academic credit on a test, quiz, homework, assignment, or course.

(gambling) To win money by gambling.

(slang) To acquire or gain.

(of a police officer) To extract a bribe.

(slang) To obtain a sexual favor.

To provide (a film, etc.) with a musical score.

(slang) Acknowledgement of success