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scoring

/ˈskɔːrɪŋ/ /ˈskoʊrɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To cut a notch or a groove in a surface.

Examples :

"The baker scored the cake so that the servers would know where to slice it."
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examination noun

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of examining.

"The examination of the patient's symptoms took several hours. "

Illustration documentary

documentary noun

/ˌdɒk.jəˈmɛn.tɹi/ /ˌdɑ.kjəˈmɛn.(tɚ.)ɹi/

A film, TV program, publication etc. which presents a social, political, scientific or historical subject in a factual or informative manner.

"The documentary about the history of our school showed how it was founded and how it changed over time. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration composer

composer noun

/kəmˈpoʊzər/ /kɒmˈpoʊzər/

One who composes; an author.

"The composer of the school's new anthem is a talented student. "

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greeting verb

/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

"The teacher greeted her students warmly at the start of class. "

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overseen verb

/oʊ.vɚ.sin/

To survey, look at something in a wide angle.

"The teacher oversaw the entire classroom, noticing every student's work. "

Illustration scratching

scratching verb

/ˈskɹætʃɪŋ/

To rub a surface with a sharp object, especially by a living creature to remove itching with nails, claws, etc.

"Could you please scratch my back?"

Illustration material

material noun

/məˈtɪəɹɪəl/ /məˈtɪɹi.əl/

Matter which may be shaped or manipulated, particularly in making something.

"Asphalt, composed of oil and sand, is a widely used material for roads."

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penguins noun

/ˈpɛŋɡwɪnz/ /ˈpɛŋɡwənz/

Any of several flightless sea birds, of order Sphenisciformes, found in the Southern Hemisphere, marked by their usual upright stance, walking on short legs, and (generally) their stark black and white plumage.

"The zookeeper fed the penguins fish during the afternoon show. "

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basketball noun

/ˈbɑːs.kɪt.bɔːl/ /ˈbæs.kɪt.bɔːl/

A sport in which two opposing teams of five players strive to put a ball through a hoop.

"My younger brother loves playing basketball after school. "

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scoreboard noun

/ˈskoɹˌbɔɹd/ /ˈskɔɹˌbɔɹd/

A large board that displays the score in a game or contest.

"The scoreboard showed that our team was winning by a large margin. "

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emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"