line score
Definition
Noun: A concise, tabular summary of the runs, points, or goals scored by each team or participant in a game, typically broken down by periods (such as innings, quarters, or halves). It provides a quick, at-a-glance overview of the game's scoring progression and final result.
Usage
The term "line score" is used primarily in the context of sports reporting, game summaries, and statistics. It refers to the specific formatted table that shows the scoring by period. - It is a standard feature in newspaper sports sections, television graphics, and online game recaps. - It is distinct from a narrative game summary or a detailed box score, which includes individual player statistics.
Examples
- Noun:
- I checked the line score in the paper to see how many runs were scored in each inning of the baseball game.
- The television broadcast displayed the line score at the bottom of the screen throughout the hockey match.
- According to the final line score, the home team won 24-21 after a strong fourth quarter.
Advanced Usage
- "to read the line score": To interpret the tabular data to understand the flow of the game.
- Even if you missed the game, you can read the line score to see which quarters were the most decisive.
Variants and Related Words
- Box score (n): A more detailed statistical summary of a game that includes the line score along with individual player and team performance data (e.g., hits, errors, rebounds, assists).
- For a complete picture of the game, analysts look beyond the line score to the full box score.
Synonyms
- Scoreboard summary: A general term for a display of the score.
- Tabular score: Emphasizes the formatted, table-like presentation.
Related Phrases
- Final line: Often used interchangeably with the final result shown in the line score.
- The final line was 3-2 in favor of the visitors.
Noun
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a summary of the scoring in a game (usually in tabular form)
