Definition

To give a new score or rating to something, often after reviewing or reassessing it.

Example

The judges decided to rescore the performances after receiving feedback from the audience.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear they decided to rescore the last game?

Really? I didn't think they could do that after it was over.

Yeah, apparently they found some mistakes in the scoring.

That makes sense, but it must be confusing for the players.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rescore → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "score" (from Old French *escorer*, meaning to mark or tally). The word "rescore" means to mark or tally again, often used in contexts like grading or evaluating scores anew.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') — like 'marking' or 'tallying' ('score') — that's why rescore means to mark or tally again.

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