scorekeeper

noun

score·​keep·​er ˈskȯr-ˌkē-pər How to pronounce scorekeeper (audio)
: one that keeps score
specifically : an official who records the score during a game or contest

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However, figures from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Congress’ official budget scorekeeper, tell a different story. Aris Folley, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025 The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) is the official scorekeeper and estimates the costs. Mike Sylvester, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 Shortly after, though, the scorekeepers deemed Othmann never made contact with the puck and changed the secondary assist to Lafrenière. Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 House Republicans can’t meet their own budget target without making significant cuts to Medicare or Medicaid, the official budget scorekeeper confirmed. Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 6 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scorekeeper

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First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of scorekeeper was in 1880

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“Scorekeeper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scorekeeper. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.

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scorekeeper

noun
score·​keep·​er -ˌkē-pər How to pronounce scorekeeper (audio)
: a person appointed to record the score during the progress of a game or contest
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