final score

noun

: the score at the end of a game or contest

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The final score doesn't tell the tale of this game. — Nbc News, NBC news, 28 June 2026 Turns out the only thing Egypt and Iran could agree on was the final score. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026 Brazil scored a penalty in the final minute of the game, making the final score 2-1. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 Neymar scored on a penalty kick late in stoppage time, changing only the final score. — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for final score

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“Final score.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/final%20score. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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