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scorekeeper

American  
[skawr-kee-per, skohr-] / ˈskɔrˌki pər, ˈskoʊr- /

noun

  1. an official of a sports contest who keeps record of the score.


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Etymology

Origin of scorekeeper

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; score + keeper

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“I don’t know if they have Brooks Robinson as a scorekeeper here or what.”

From Washington Times Oct. 5, 2023

In a fit of ire, and perhaps hope at building a new legacy of sports involvement for myself, I threw my name into the ring as scorekeeper.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 21, 2023

Midway through the game, the scorekeeper stopped counting.

From New York Times Feb. 8, 2023

The Congressional Budget Office, the official scorekeeper, in February 2021 estimated the budget deficit would fall dramatically in fiscal 2021 and 2022 because emergency pandemic spending would lapse.

From Washington Post Sep. 23, 2022

The scorekeeper maintains a stern face, disqualifies the shooter.

From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli

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