score

n.

1. A tally

   stock, counterstock, countertally, reckoning, record, average, rate, account, count, number.

2. The total of the scores, sense 1

   summation, aggregate, sum, addition, summary, amount, final tally, final account; see also number 1, whole.

3. Written music

   transcript, arrangement, orchestration; see arrangement 5, composition, music 1.

know the score*

score

v.

1. To make a single score

   make a goal, gain a point, win a point, rack up*, chalk up*.

2. To compute the score

   total, calculate, reckon, tally, enumerate, count, add.

3. To damage

   deface, mar, mark; see damage 1, maim.

4. To compose a musical accompaniment

   orchestrate, arrange, adapt; see arrange 3, compose 3.

5. *To purchase legally or illegally

   get, procure, secure; see buy 1, obtain 1.

6. *To copulate

   have intercourse with, sleep with, lie with, fornicate; see copulate.